About the Gray-headed Goshawk
The grey-headed goshawk is a lightly built, medium-sized bird of prey in the family Accipitridae. 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 poliocephala |
| Species Codes | gyhgos1, GHGO |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Gray-headed Goshawk belong to?
The Gray-headed Goshawk (Tachyspiza poliocephala) belongs to the Hawks, Eagles, and Kites family (Accipitridae), in the order Accipitriformes.
How can I identify the Gray-headed Goshawk?
The grey-headed goshawk is a lightly built, medium-sized bird of prey in the family Accipitridae. This species was formerly placed in the genus Accipiter....
Where can I report a Gray-headed Goshawk sighting?
You can log sightings of Gray-headed Goshawk on eBird (ebird.org) using species code gyhgos1, or on iNaturalist.
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Quick Stats
Accipitriformes
Order
250
Species in Family
52
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