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Eurasian Goshawk

Accipiter gentilis

Least Concern

पंखों का फैलाव

67.5 cm

वजन

1153.75 g

कुल

Accipitridae

गण

Accipitriformes

के बारे में

The Eurasian Goshawk, <em>Accipiter gentilis</em>, is a large and powerful raptor in the family Accipitridae (Hawks, Eagles & Kites), widely distributed across temperate forests of Europe, Asia, and North America. It is strongly associated with forest habitats, relying on explosive bursts of speed and maneuverability to pursue prey — typically medium-sized birds and mammals — through dense woodland. Detailed plumage and behavioral descriptions of this species are limited in the available literature beyond nesting data. The species is assessed as Least Concern. Its nest is a platform structure (type PL), with incubation lasting approximately 35 to 38 days and fledging occurring between 34 and 41 days post-hatching. Clutch sizes typically range from 1 to 5 eggs.

Physical Description

Measurement	Value	Imperial
पंखों का फैलाव	67.5 cm	26.6 in
वजन	1153.75 g	40.70 oz

Habitat & Range

🌲 Forest

संरक्षण स्थिति

Least Concern

IUCN Red List

व्यवहार और प्रजनन

घोंसला बनाना

Nest type: PL. Incubation: 35-38 days. Fledging: 34-41 days.

अंडों की संख्या

1-5

वर्गिकी

Kingdom	Animalia
Phylum	Chordata
Class	Aves
गण	Accipitriformes (Hawks & Eagles)
कुल	Accipitridae (Hawks, Eagles & Kites)
Genus	Accipiter
प्रजातियां	Accipiter gentilis

Names in Other Languages

Language	Name
Arabic	باز شمالي
Chinese	苍鹰
French	Autour des palombes
Indonesian	Elang alap eurasia
Japanese	オオタカ
Korean	참매
Portuguese	Açor
Russian	ястреб-тетеревятник
Spanish	azor común
Turkish	Bayağı çakır kuşu
Vietnamese	Ó ngỗng

Distribution

Eurasian Goshawk has been recorded in 8 countries.

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उपस्थित Not recorded