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Accipiter gentilis (Northern Goshawk)

Synonyms: Astur palumbarius; Falco gentilis (homotypic); Falco palumbarius
Language: French; Spanish

Wikipedia Abstract

The northern goshawk /ˈɡɒs.hɔːk/ (Old English: gōsheafoc, "goose-hawk"), Accipiter gentilis, is a medium-large raptor in the family Accipitridae, which also includes other diurnal raptors, such as eagles, buzzards and harriers. As a species in the Accipiter genus, the goshawk is often considered a true "hawk". The scientific name is Latin; Accipiter is "hawk", from accipere, "to grasp", and gentilis is "noble" or "gentle" because in the Middle Ages only the nobility were permitted to fly goshawks for falconry. The goshawk features in the crest of the Drummond Clan.
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Infraspecies

Accipiter gentilis albidus
Accipiter gentilis apache
Accipiter gentilis arrigonii
Accipiter gentilis atricapillus (North American goshawk)
Accipiter gentilis buteoides
Accipiter gentilis fujiyamae
Accipiter gentilis gentilis (European goshawk)
Accipiter gentilis laingi (Canadian goshawk)
Accipiter gentilis marginatus
Accipiter gentilis schvedowi

EDGE Analysis

Uniqueness Scale: Similiar (0) 
4
 Unique (100)
Uniqueness & Vulnerability Scale: Similiar & Secure (0) 
24
 Unique & Vulnerable (100)
ED Score: 9.50842
EDGE Score: 2.35218
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Attributes

Adult Weight [1]  2.053 lbs (931 g)
Birth Weight [3]  67 grams
Female Weight [7]  2.507 lbs (1.137 kg)
Male Weight [7]  2.011 lbs (912 g)
Weight Dimorphism [7]  24.7 %
Breeding Habitat [2]  Forests
Wintering Geography [2]  Northern U.S./Canada
Wintering Habitat [2]  Forests
Diet [4]  Carnivore (Vertebrates)
Diet - Ectothermic [4]  10 %
Diet - Endothermic [4]  90 %
Forages - Ground [4]  100 %
Clutch Size [8]  4
Clutches / Year [6]  1
Fledging [5]  42 days
Global Population (2017 est.) [2]  420,000
Incubation [6]  33 days
Mating Display [3]  Acrobatic aerial display
Mating System [3]  Monogamy
Maximum Longevity [6]  20 years
Raptor Research Conservation Priority [9]  165
Snout to Vent Length [5]  22 inches (55 cm)
Wing Span [10]  3.51 feet (1.07 m)
Female Maturity [6]  1 year
Male Maturity [6]  2 years

Ecoregions

Protected Areas

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Ecosystems

Important Bird Areas

Name Location  IBA Criteria   Website   Climate   Land Use 
Mount Arcosu Italy B2, C6
Mount Ferru of Tertenia Italy A1, B2, B3, C1, C6
Mount Sette Fratelli and Sarrabus Italy B2, B3, C6
Orosei Gulf, Supramonte and Gennargentu Italy A1, A3, A4ii, B1i, B1iii, B2, B3, C1, C2, C6

Biodiversity Hotspots

Emblem of

Punjab (India)

Prey / Diet

Prey / Diet Overlap

Predators

Accipiter gentilis (Northern Goshawk)[11]

Providers

Shelter 
Abies clanbrassiliana (Norway spruce)[15]

Consumers

Range Map

External References

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