About the Brown Goshawk
The brown goshawk is a medium-sized bird of prey in the family Accipitridae found in Australia and surrounding islands. This species was formerly placed in the genus Accipiter.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Accipitriformes |
| Family | Hawks, Eagles, and Kites (Accipitridae) |
| Species | Tachyspiza fasciata |
| Species Codes | brogos1, BRGO |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Brown Goshawk belong to?
The Brown Goshawk (Tachyspiza fasciata) belongs to the Hawks, Eagles, and Kites family (Accipitridae), in the order Accipitriformes.
How can I identify the Brown Goshawk?
The brown goshawk is a medium-sized bird of prey in the family Accipitridae found in Australia and surrounding islands. This species was formerly placed in the genus Accipiter....
Where can I report a Brown Goshawk sighting?
You can log sightings of Brown Goshawk on eBird (ebird.org) using species code brogos1, or on iNaturalist.
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Quick Stats
Accipitriformes
Order
250
Species in Family
4,496
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