The Goshawk
Accipiter gentilis



The plumage of this splendid bird of prey is greyish brown and quite uniform, with strokes of white on its breast.
The lower parts of the wings are light in colour.
The female is not as dark as the male.
The bird has a black beak and yellow claws.
The juvenile has a rather dark plumage with reddish streaks, a yellowish nape and a dark beak.
The Goshawk varies between 50 and 60 cm in length with a 12 cm wingspan.
During flight its wings are rounded but not particularly long compared to the overall length of its body. On the other hand, its tail is much more developed both in terms of width and length.
The Goshawk lives in dense forests alternating with open spaces , bushes and cultivated grounds.
It is a powerful hunter and its hunting strategy can include exploratory flights or ambush attacks.