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GREY GOSHAWK
 

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Wet Tropics Rainforest Life
 
GREY GOSHAWK
Accipiter novaehollandiae (Grey phase) Male 38 cm Female 52 cm  

·         The Grey Goshawk hunts mainly mammals and large birds, in all forest types.

·         A pure white plumage form occurs in all populations.  In Tasmania all are white, but in north Queensland this form is scarce (about 15%).

·         The female is much larger than the male and may be almost twice his weight.

·         Hunting is mainly by stealth.  It often pounces on prey from concealed perches.  This is especially the case for the heavier female; the lighter male is more agile.

·         While nesting, the female has the larger share of incubation and brooding the young.  The male does most of the hunting.

·         During courtship, the male and female perform elaborate aerial displays.

·     The main call is a shrill chatter or a repeated rising shrill whistle.

·    Grey Goshawks which raid the nests of shining starlings to devour their offspring will be snacking elsewhere as most starling youngsters have fledged and will fly north with their elders. (Source: Environmental Protection Agency) 

·    Nest defense is left to concerned individuals which occasionally dive-peck the offending goshawk. (Source: Environmental Protection Agency) 

·         The Grey Goshawk is resident in rainforests round Chambers Wildlife Rainforest Lodge .

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