Wildlife & Flora
Northern Goshawk
Northern Goshawk (Accipiter gentilis) is a wildlife & flora sighting recorded around Bagarchhap, Qunche, Danakyu.
- Scientific name
- Accipiter gentilis
- Local name
- Balakangchha Baanbaj
- Category
- Wildlife & Flora
Northern Goshawks are considered to be strong and powerful birds that roam the treelines of woodlands. They have slaty-grey upper part and rounded wings. Their eyes and legs are yellow. The males are noticeably smaller than the females. These birds are skilled fliers with excellent control over speed and turn in close space. They locate lunch by perching high above and then snatch them in a high-speed chase sometimes through the forest canopy. It is said that under its gaze no small birds or animals are safe to walk in open day-light. These birds are highly territorial and always build their nest at least 1 km apart from each other. Wingspan: 2'10"-3'8"
