Northern
Goshawk
(Accipter gentilis)
| Northern
Goshawk Information Length: 19 - 26" Breeding Habitat: Coniferous or mixed forests, with some openings for hunting. Prefers habitat in remote areas, away from human disturbance. Requires large trees for |
 Northern Goshawk (Near Adult) |
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| nesting. | Photo © Mike Danzenbaker | |
 Diet:
Small to medium-sized birdssuch as doves, crows, small hawks, owls, ducks, pheasants, grouse; small to medium-sized mammals, including shrews, mice, chipmunks, squirrels, weasels, woodchucks, snowshoe hares, rabbits; some large insects. |
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 Identification
tips for the Northern Goshawk |
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| Range
Maps: (Click map to enlarge.) |
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| Breeding Map | Winter Map (CBC) | |
| Additional
photos and information: The Raptor Center Photo of Northern Goshawk, identifying characteristics, range, habitat, nesting, feeding habits, conservation status. The Virtual Birder Photo of juvenile Northern Goshawk. |
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