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American Goshawk

Astur atricapillus · Species of bird
Order
Accipitriformes
Codes
norgos, AGOS, NOGO, AMGO

About the American Goshawk

The American goshawk is a species of raptor in the family Accipitridae. It was first described by Alexander Wilson in 1812. The American goshawk was previously considered conspecific with the Eurasian goshawk but was assigned to a separate species in 2023 based on differences in morphology, vocalizations, and genetic divergence. It was formerly placed in the genus Accipiter. It is mainly resident, but birds from colder regions migrate south for the winter. In North America, migratory goshawks are often seen migrating south along mountain ridge tops at nearly any time of the fall depending on latitude.

Source: Wikipedia

Taxonomy & Classification

KingdomAnimalia
PhylumChordata
ClassAves
OrderAccipitriformes
FamilyHawks, Eagles, and Kites (Accipitridae)
SpeciesAstur atricapillus
Species Codesnorgos, AGOS, NOGO, AMGO

Frequently Asked Questions

What family does the American Goshawk belong to?

The American Goshawk (Astur atricapillus) belongs to the Hawks, Eagles, and Kites family (Accipitridae), in the order Accipitriformes.

How can I identify the American Goshawk?

The American goshawk is a species of raptor in the family Accipitridae. It was first described by Alexander Wilson in 1812. The American goshawk was previously considered conspecific with the Eurasian goshawk but was assigned to a separate species in 2023 based on differences in morphology, vocaliza...

Where can I report a American Goshawk sighting?

You can log sightings of American Goshawk on eBird (ebird.org) using species code norgos, or on iNaturalist.