凤头鹰

The Crested Goshawk, <em>Accipiter trivirgatus</em>, is a medium-sized raptor belonging to the family Accipitridae, found across a broad range of forested habitats in South and Southeast Asia. It inhabits both lowland and montane forests, typically favouring areas with dense canopy where it can hunt prey with stealth. Detailed plumage and bill characteristics are not fully described in the data available here, though its common name references a distinctive crest. Clutch size is recorded at 1 to 3 eggs, consistent with other mid-sized accipiters. Nesting details beyond clutch size are not available in the literature reviewed. The Crested Goshawk is thought to prey on small birds, lizards, and possibly small mammals, consistent with the dietary habits of congeners in similar forested environments. Vocalizations are not described in available sources for this account. The species has a relatively wide distribution across parts of the Indian Subcontinent, Southeast Asia, and island groups including Taiwan and the Philippines. It is currently listed as Least Concern, reflecting a broad range and the absence of known severe population declines.