13,257 observationsLeast Concern
Eurasian Goshawk
Astur gentilis
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Chordata ›Class: Aves ›Order: Accipitriformes ›Family: Accipitridae ›Genus: Astur
About
The Eurasian goshawk (/ˈɡɒsˌhɔːk/; Astur gentilis, formerly Accipiter gentilis) is a species of medium-large bird of prey in the family Accipitridae, a family which also includes other extant diurnal raptors, such as eagles, buzzards and harriers. It was formerly placed in the genus Accipiter. It is a widespread species that inhabits many of the temperate parts of the Eurasia. Except in a small portion of southern Asia, it is the only species of "goshawk" in its
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of Eurasian Goshawk is Astur gentilis.
- Eurasian Goshawk belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
- Eurasian Goshawk belongs to the phylum Chordata.
- Eurasian Goshawk belongs to the class Aves.
- Eurasian Goshawk belongs to the order Accipitriformes.
- Eurasian Goshawk belongs to the family Accipitridae.
- Eurasian Goshawk belongs to the genus Astur.