About the Variable Goshawk
The variable goshawk is a bird of prey native to Indonesia, Papua New Guinea and the Solomon Islands. It was recently elevated to species status, and was previously lumped together with the grey goshawk. This species was formerly placed in the genus Accipiter.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Accipitriformes |
| Family | Hawks, Eagles, and Kites (Accipitridae) |
| Species | Tachyspiza hiogaster |
| Species Codes | vargos1, VSGO, VAGO |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Variable Goshawk belong to?
The Variable Goshawk (Tachyspiza hiogaster) belongs to the Hawks, Eagles, and Kites family (Accipitridae), in the order Accipitriformes.
How can I identify the Variable Goshawk?
The variable goshawk is a bird of prey native to Indonesia, Papua New Guinea and the Solomon Islands. It was recently elevated to species status, and was previously lumped together with the grey goshawk. This species was formerly placed in the genus Accipiter....
Where can I report a Variable Goshawk sighting?
You can log sightings of Variable Goshawk on eBird (ebird.org) using species code vargos1, or on iNaturalist.
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