Brown Goshawk
NameBrown Goshawk
Common NameBrown Goshawk
Scientific NameAccipiter fasciatus
FamilyAccipitridae
Wingspan (cm)85
Length (cm)47.5
Weight (g)440
Plumage DetailsAdults typically have slate-grey upperparts, a pale throat, and finely barred rufous-brown underparts. The undertail coverts are white. They possess striking bright yellow eyes, with a yellow cere and yellow legs. Juveniles are browner above with streaked underparts.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations include a rapid, high-pitched 'kek-kek-kek' or 'ki-ki-ki' call, often given when alarmed or near the nest.
Primary Dietcarnivore
Primary Habitatsforest, grassland, urban
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeWidespread across Australia, Tasmania, New Guinea, and surrounding islands including Indonesia, the Solomon Islands, and New Caledonia.
Identifying Featuresyellow eyes, long tail, barred underparts, slate-grey upperparts, yellow legs and cere, slender build
Description
The Brown Goshawk is a medium-sized raptor characterized by its relatively long tail and short, rounded wings, enabling agile flight through dense vegetation. It is a swift and powerful hunter, preying primarily on birds and small mammals in its diverse woodland and forest habitats.
