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Birdsong field guide

Eurasian Goshawk

Astur gentilis

The Eurasian Goshawk is a large, powerful forest raptor renowned for its exceptional maneuverability and aggressive hunting style. It is the apex avian predator of the deep woods, characterized by short, broad wings and a long, rudder-like tail.

What it sounds like

A loud, harsh, and repetitive 'kak-kak-kak-kak' typically used during territorial displays or nest defense.

Reference call, compare with what you heard

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Field notes

Adults possess striking blood-red irises and a distinct broad white 'eyebrow' known as a supercilium.
They exhibit significant reverse sexual dimorphism, with females being up to 25% larger and much heavier than males.
Known for high-speed 'stealth' attacks, they can navigate through dense canopy at speeds exceeding 30 mph.
In medieval falconry, the Goshawk was known as the 'cook's hawk' because of its prowess in catching rabbits and hares for the table.
Nesting pairs often maintain several alternative 'plucking posts' within their territory to process prey before bringing it to the nest.

Habitat

Mature coniferous and deciduous forests with dense canopies and nearby open clearings.

Range

Widespread across the Holarctic, spanning Europe, Northern Asia, and North Africa.

Similar & commonly confused birds

American GoshawkAstur atricapillus Bicolored HawkAstur bicolor Black GoshawkAstur melanoleucus Chilean HawkAstur chilensis Cooper's HawkAstur cooperii Gundlach's HawkAstur gundlachi Henst's GoshawkAstur henstii Meyer's GoshawkAstur meyerianus

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