Kites, Old World Vultures, Eagles, and Hawks
Red Goshawk
Erythrotriorchis radiatus
ENEndangered
- Family
- Kites, Old World Vultures, Eagles, and Hawks (Accipitridae)
- Order
- Accipitriformes
Overview
The red goshawk (Erythrotriorchis radiatus) is a bird of prey found in Australia. It is found mainly in the savanna woodlands of northern Australia, particularly near watercourses. It takes a broad range of live prey, mostly birds.
Summary from Wikipedia, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Range and habitat
Breeds northern Australia (Kimberley region, northern Western Australia, eastward to north Queensland, including Tiwi islands off Northern Territory); some non-breeders move southward to northwestern and central Australia; formerly southeastern Queensland and northeastern New South Wales.
Range description: AviList Global Avian Checklist.
Sources and further reading
- Wikipedia: Red goshawk
- eBird: sightings, maps and photos
- xeno-canto: sound recordings
- Birds of the World: full species account (subscription)
- BirdLife DataZone: status and threats
- IUCN Red List (threat status)
- AviList global checklist (taxonomy)
Last updated September 29, 2026.
