Eurasian Goshawk
Photo: Norbert Kenntner, Berlin · CC BY-SA 3.0

Kites, Old World Vultures, Eagles, and Hawks

Eurasian Goshawk

Astur gentilis

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Family
Kites, Old World Vultures, Eagles, and Hawks (Accipitridae)
Order
Accipitriformes

Overview

The Eurasian goshawk (; Astur 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 Eurasia. Except in a small portion of southern Asia, it is the only species of "goshawk" in its range and it is thus often referred to, both officially and unofficially, as simply goshawk.

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Sources and further reading

Last updated September 29, 2026.