About the Henst's Goshawk
Henst's goshawk is a species of bird of prey in the family Accipitridae. It was formerly placed in the genus Accipiter. It is a large, diurnal bird endemic to the island of Madagascar. It is an obligate forest species that occurs at very low densities on the island and is rarely seen. It can only occupy the primary and secondary forests found within the island. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical dry forest, subtropical or tropical moist lowland forest, subtropical or tropical moist montane forest, and plantations. It is threatened by habitat loss within Madagascar.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Accipitriformes |
| Family | Hawks, Eagles, and Kites (Accipitridae) |
| Species | Astur henstii |
| Species Codes | hengos1, HEGO |
| Conservation | VU Vulnerable |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Henst's Goshawk belong to?
The Henst's Goshawk (Astur henstii) belongs to the Hawks, Eagles, and Kites family (Accipitridae), in the order Accipitriformes.
What is the conservation status of the Henst's Goshawk?
The Henst's Goshawk is classified as "Vulnerable" (VU) by IUCN Red List.
How can I identify the Henst's Goshawk?
Henst's goshawk is a species of bird of prey in the family Accipitridae. It was formerly placed in the genus Accipiter. It is a large, diurnal bird endemic to the island of Madagascar. It is an obligate forest species that occurs at very low densities on the island and is rarely seen. It can only oc...
Where can I report a Henst's Goshawk sighting?
You can log sightings of Henst's Goshawk on eBird (ebird.org) using species code hengos1, or on iNaturalist.
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