About the Crested Goshawk
The crested goshawk is a bird of prey in the family Accipitridae that is widely distributed in tropical Asia. It 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 | Lophospiza trivirgata |
| Species Codes | cregos1, CRGO |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Crested Goshawk belong to?
The Crested Goshawk (Lophospiza trivirgata) belongs to the Hawks, Eagles, and Kites family (Accipitridae), in the order Accipitriformes.
How can I identify the Crested Goshawk?
The crested goshawk is a bird of prey in the family Accipitridae that is widely distributed in tropical Asia. It was formerly placed in the genus Accipiter....
Where can I report a Crested Goshawk sighting?
You can log sightings of Crested Goshawk on eBird (ebird.org) using species code cregos1, or on iNaturalist.
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Quick Stats
Accipitriformes
Order
250
Species in Family
7,478
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