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Eurasian goshawk sounds

Astur gentilis

Listen to 1 recording of the Eurasian goshawk (Astur gentilis), including its call.

Listen to the Eurasian goshawk

Call · Berlin…
0:04CC BY-SA 3.0by Adrienne EatonWikimedia Commons
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About the Eurasian goshawk

The Eurasian goshawk is a bird in the family Accipitridae (order Accipitriformes).

What does the Eurasian goshawk sound like?

Bird vocalisations are usually divided into songs – longer, often complex phrases used to defend territory and attract mates, sung mostly by males in the breeding season – and calls: short, simple sounds for contact, alarm, begging or flight.

The recordings here are labelled as call. Listen for differences in rhythm, pitch and repetition – the spectrum display makes it easy to see whether a sound is a pure whistle (a thin line), a harsh call (a broad band) or a trill (rapid repeated marks).

From Wikipedia

The Eurasian goshawk (; Astur gentilis) is a species of medium-large bird of prey in the family Accipitridae, a family which also includes other extant diurnal raptors, such as eagles, buzzards and harriers. It was formerly placed in the genus Accipiter. It is a widespread species that inhabits many of the temperate parts of Eurasia. Except in a small portion of southern Asia, it is the only species of "goshawk" in its range and it is thus often referred to, both officially and unofficially, as simply goshawk. It is mainly resident, but birds from colder regions migrate south for the winter. As of 2023, goshawks found in North America are no longer considered to be conspecific, but are now designated as the American goshawk (Astur atricapillus).

More from the family Accipitridae

Frequently asked questions

What does an Eurasian goshawk sound like?

You can hear 1 recording of the Eurasian goshawk on this page, including its call. Bird vocalisations are usually divided into songs – longer, often complex phrases used to defend territory and attract mates, sung mostly by males in the breeding season – and calls: short, simple sounds for contact, alarm, begging or flight.

What family does the Eurasian goshawk belong to?

The Eurasian goshawk (Astur gentilis) belongs to the family Accipitridae in the order Accipitriformes.

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