Today's featured creature: The Goshawk The Eurasian goshawk 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. As a species in the genus Accipiter, the goshawk is often considered a "true hawk". (Wikipedia) Video from👇 @youre_my_geographic_world IG | Angry Trini

Eurasian Goshawk eating Wincent MXAtE #nature #wildlife #bird | HAWI Studios

Flash, a Northern Goshawk and Raptor-in-Residence here at the Alaska Raptor Center, working with one of her Avian Care Specialists on the glove. The name goshawk comes from the Old English word for “goose hawk,” a reference to this raptor’s habit of preying on birds. Falconers have trained goshawks for more than 2,000 years; the birds were once called “cook’s hawk” for their success at snaring meat for the pot. | Alaska Raptor Center

Northern goshawk (Accipiter gentilis) | BIRDS & Nature