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| Birds Database .. detailed information | |
| Grey (White) Goshawk Accipiter novaehollandiae | |
Grey Goshawk Photo Courtesy of Birdway Australia | |
Grey Goshawk Photo Courtesy of Birdway Australia | |
Grey Goshawk Photo Courtesy of Birdway Australia | |
| Bird Family : | "Hawks" Accipitridae |
| Description : | Rare local species. Length 55cm. Two colour morphs, can be all white or grey above, white below, grey head and grey barring on chest. Call is a rapid, shrill chatter and repeated rising shrill whistle. Eats birds, small mammals, reptiles and insects. |
| Typical Habitat : | Various forest types, mainly coastal closed forest. Builds stick nests lined with green leaves, up high in trees and may be used for several years. |
| Distribution : | Uncommon to northern and eastern coast, VIC and Tas. Endemic, only recorded in Australia. |
| Migration : | Resident / breeding. Main breeding season, April to November, variable. |
| Introduced : | No |
| Seen North Qld : | Yes |
| NCA : | Rare |
| Additional info .. | locations seen (12) .. observations (10) .. habitats seen (4) .. |
NCA = Nature Conservation Act (Queensland) | |
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