Grey Goshawk
NameGrey Goshawk
Common NameGrey Goshawk
Scientific NameAccipiter novaehollandiae
FamilyAccipitridae
Wingspan (cm)70
Length (cm)45
Weight (g)500
Plumage DetailsThe grey morph, as pictured, has dark grey upperparts, a white throat, and pure white underparts. Its cere and legs are yellow, and its eyes are typically orange-red. The white morph is entirely pure white with yellow cere and legs and orange-red eyes.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations include a rapid, high-pitched 'kek-kek-kek' or 'ki-ki-ki' call, often given in alarm or during breeding displays. They can also produce a softer 'chip' sound.
Primary Dietcarnivore
Primary Habitatsforest, coastal
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound in coastal and subcoastal regions of northern, eastern, and south-eastern Australia, Tasmania, New Guinea, and the Solomon Islands. It prefers well-timbered areas, including rainforests, wet sclerophyll forests, and mangroves.
Identifying Featuresgrey upperparts (grey morph), white underparts, yellow cere and legs, orange-red eyes, long tail, short, broad wings, distinct white morph
Description
The Grey Goshawk is a medium-sized raptor native to Australia and surrounding islands, known for its two distinct color morphs: a striking pure white form and a grey-and-white form. It is a powerful and agile hunter, often found in forested habitats where it preys on birds and small mammals.
