American Goshawk
Astur atricapillus
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Not Evaluated
Peso
963,0 g
Familia
Accipitridae
Orden
Accipitriformes
Acerca de
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Peso | 963,0 g | 33.97 oz |
Habitat & Range
Comportamiento y reproducción
Nidificación
Nest type: CP. Incubation: 28-32 days. Fledging: 34-35 days.
Tamaño de la puesta
2-4
Taxonomía
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Orden | Accipitriformes (Águilas y Gavilanes) |
| Familia | Accipitridae (Águilas, Gavilanes y Milanos) |
| Genus | Astur |
| Especies | Astur atricapillus |
External Databases
Preguntas frecuentes
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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