..     GOSHAWK (accipiter gentilis)     ..

a.k.a. NORTHERN GOSHAWK.

Image: John Gould

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Length: 48-62cm

Wingspan: 1.35-1.65cm

Weight: 0.6-1.1kg (m);  0.9-2.0kg (f)

 

 

 

Chattering 'kek kek kek'

 

 

 

 

 

 

Large areas of woodland (esp. conifer) with glades and paths along which it can hunt.

 

 

 

 

Widespread

Never numerous

EU25: Secure

IUCN:Least Concern  

 

 

�Rob Brown

59x44mm

N.B. EGG COLLECTING IS MURDER. IT IS IMMORAL AND IT IS AGAINST THE LAW.

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Eggs:-

Lifespan:-

Population:-

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Incubation:-

Fledging:-

1-5

35-38 days

35-42 days

Season: Apr-Jun

19 years

 

 

46-70,000 pairs

 

 

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Distribution:-

Rabbits, hares, rats, foxes and medium-sized birds such as pigeons, grouse and crows.

Stick platform lined with twigs and feathers, in a tree.

 

Throughout much of North America, Europe and central Asia, as well as scattered locations in India.

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Autour des Palombes

Habicht

Astore

H�nsehauk

Azor Com�n

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