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Eurasian Goshawk

Accipiter gentilis

Near Threatened

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Eurasian Goshawk (Accipiter gentilis) is classified as Near Threatened (NT) on the IUCN Red List. Close to qualifying as threatened, with populations that may become vulnerable without conservation action.

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in various aerial, terrestrial, and aquatic environments.

Found across Europe (7 countries) and North America (United States). Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.

🇧🇪 Belgium 🇩🇰 Denmark 🇱🇺 Luxembourg 🇳🇴 Norway 🇷🇺 Russia 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇺🇸 United States

Conservation Status

NT Near Threatened

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Animalia (Animals)
Phylum
Chordata (Chordates)
Class
Aves (Birds)
Order
Accipitriformes (Hawks & Eagles)
Family
Accipitridae (Hawks & Eagles)
Genus
Accipiter
Species
Accipiter gentilis (Eurasian Goshawk)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese オオタカ
Chinese 苍鹰
Spanish Gavilán azor
French Autour des palombes
German Habicht
Portuguese açor
Russian Тетеревятник
Thai เหยี่ยวนกเขาท้องขาว

Similar Species in Accipiter

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African Goshawk
Accipiter tachiro
Least Concern
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Besra
Accipiter virgatus
Least Concern
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Bicolored Hawk
Accipiter bicolor
Least Concern
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Black Goshawk
Accipiter melanoleucus
Least Concern
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Black-mantled Goshawk
Accipiter melanochlamys
Least Concern
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Brown Goshawk
Accipiter fasciatus
Least Concern
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Chestnut-flanked Sparrowhawk
Accipiter castanilius
Least Concern
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Chinese Sparrowhawk
Accipiter soloensis
Least Concern
View all species in Accipiter →

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Eurasian Goshawk?
The scientific name of Eurasian Goshawk is Accipiter gentilis. It belongs to the genus Accipiter.
What is the conservation status of Eurasian Goshawk?
Eurasian Goshawk (Accipiter gentilis) is classified as Near Threatened by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Eurasian Goshawk live?
Eurasian Goshawk is found in Found across Europe (7 countries) and North America (United States). Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.. Countries include Belgium, Denmark, Luxembourg, Norway, Russia, Sweden, United Kingdom, United States.
What family does Eurasian Goshawk belong to?
Eurasian Goshawk (Accipiter gentilis) belongs to the genus Accipiter, which is part of the taxonomic family Accipitridae.
What kingdom does Eurasian Goshawk belong to?
Eurasian Goshawk (Accipiter gentilis) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).
What are the closest relatives of Eurasian Goshawk?
The closest relatives of Eurasian Goshawk in the genus Accipiter include African Goshawk, Besra, Bicolored Hawk, Black Goshawk, Black-mantled Goshawk.

Native Range — 8 Countries

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Genus Accipiter — 20 Species

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African Goshawk
Accipiter tachiro
LC 🐾
Besra
Accipiter virgatus
LC 🐾
Bicolored Hawk
Accipiter bicolor
LC 🐾
Black Goshawk
Accipiter melanoleucus
LC 🐾
Black-mantled Goshawk
Accipiter melanochlamys
LC 🐾
Brown Goshawk
Accipiter fasciatus
LC 🐾
Chestnut-flanked Sparrowhawk
Accipiter castanilius
LC 🐾
Chinese Sparrowhawk
Accipiter soloensis
LC 🐾
Collared Sparrowhawk
Accipiter cirrocephalus
LC 🐾
Cooper's Hawk
Accipiter cooperii
LC 🐾
Crested Goshawk
Accipiter trivirgatus
LC
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Eurasian Goshawk
Accipiter gentilis
NT
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Eurasian Sparrowhawk
Accipiter nisus
LC 🐾
Fiji Goshawk
Accipiter rufitorques
LC 🐾
Frances's Goshawk
Accipiter francesiae
LC 🐾
Gray-bellied Hawk
Accipiter poliogaster
NT 🐾
Gray Goshawk
Accipiter novaehollandiae
LC 🐾
Gray-headed Goshawk
Accipiter poliocephalus
LC 🐾
Gundlach's Hawk
Accipiter gundlachi
EN 🐾
Henst's Goshawk
Accipiter henstii
VU
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