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Europe
Northern Goshawk
Accipiter gentilis
About this species
The Northern Goshawk (Accipitridae) is widely distributed across Europe, where it favours forest environments and plays a key role in its ecosystem.
The Northern Goshawk is part of the order Accipitriformes and the Accipitridae family. Its preferred habitat is forest, where it forages, breeds, and contributes to a balanced ecosystem. With a conservation status of Least Concern, this species offers an excellent window into the broader biodiversity of Europe.
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Similar species
Other birds in the Accipitridae family and Accipitriformes order.
