American Goshawk
Astur atricapillus
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Not Evaluated
Gewicht
963,0 g
Familie
Accipitridae
Ordnung
Accipitriformes
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The American Goshawk is a powerful accipiter weighing around 963 g, hunting birds and mammals in mature boreal and montane forests of North America. Its broad wings and long tail allow agile pursuit through dense forest, making it a formidable apex avian predator.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Gewicht | 963,0 g | 33.97 oz |
Habitat & Range
Verhalten & Brutverhalten
Nistverhalten
Nest type: CP. Incubation: 28-32 days. Fledging: 34-35 days.
Gelegegröße
2-4
Taxonomie
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Ordnung | Accipitriformes (Habichtartige) |
| Familie | Accipitridae (Habichte, Adler und Milane) |
| Genus | Astur |
| Arten | Astur atricapillus |
External Databases
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How does the American Goshawk nest?
Nest type: CP. Incubation: 28-32 days. Fledging: 34-35 days.
How big is the American Goshawk?
The American Goshawk has a weight of 963.0 g.
What order and family does the American Goshawk belong to?
The American Goshawk (Astur atricapillus) belongs to the order Accipitriformes and the family Accipitridae.
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