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Goshawk

The goshawk of its scientific name Accipiter gentilis, is a diurnal raptor living throughout Europe, throughout Asia and North Africa.

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It is a diurnal raptor belonging to the Accipitridae family and the order Accipitriformes.

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It is recognizable by its dark gray head and back, brown tabby white belly, yellow and black beak, and yellow legs. His eyes are red.

In northern goshawks, it is possible to recognize the female from the male. Indeed, the female is duller than the male.

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The Northern Goshawk feeds mainly on wild rabbits and birds.

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It lives mostly in wooded areas.

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It nests in pairs, at the top of very large trees. It lays between 3 and 5 eggs.

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It is a fairly silent species, except when it is disturbed.

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On the IUCN conservation status it is: LC Least concern.

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