About the Meyer's Goshawk
Meyer's goshawk is a species of bird of prey in the family Accipitridae. It is found in the Moluccas, New Guinea, the Bismarck Archipelago and the Solomon Islands. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forest and subtropical or tropical moist montane forest. This species was formerly placed in the genus Accipiter.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Accipitriformes |
| Family | Hawks, Eagles, and Kites (Accipitridae) |
| Species | Astur meyerianus |
| Species Codes | meygos1, MEGO |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Meyer's Goshawk belong to?
The Meyer's Goshawk (Astur meyerianus) belongs to the Hawks, Eagles, and Kites family (Accipitridae), in the order Accipitriformes.
How can I identify the Meyer's Goshawk?
Meyer's goshawk is a species of bird of prey in the family Accipitridae. It is found in the Moluccas, New Guinea, the Bismarck Archipelago and the Solomon Islands. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forest and subtropical or tropical moist montane forest. This species was...
Where can I report a Meyer's Goshawk sighting?
You can log sightings of Meyer's Goshawk on eBird (ebird.org) using species code meygos1, or on iNaturalist.
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