What is the northern goshawk?
Q: What is the northern goshawk?
A: The northern goshawk is a medium-large raptor in the family Accipitridae.
Q: Why is the northern goshawk called the goshawk?
A: The northern goshawk is spoken of as the goshawk because it has a wide range over most of Europe, Eurasia and North America, and its scientific name in Latin is Accipiter, which means "hawk".
Q: What is the range of the northern goshawk?
A: The northern goshawk has a wide range over most of Europe, Eurasia and North America, probably only the golden eagle has a wider range.
Q: How is the northern goshawk classified?
A: The northern goshawk is classified as a "true hawk".
Q: Who were only permitted to fly goshawks for falconry in the Middle Ages?
A: In the Middle Ages, only the nobility were permitted to fly goshawks for falconry.
Q: Is the northern goshawk a resident or migratory bird?
A: The northern goshawk is mainly a resident bird, but those from colder regions migrate south for the winter.
Q: When are migratory goshawks often seen migrating south in North America?
A: Migratory goshawks are often seen migrating south along mountain ridge tops at nearly any time of the fall, depending on latitude, in North America.
