Red Goshawk
Red Goshawk
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The Red Goshawk is a very large and rare raptor endemic to northern Australia, named for its rufous-red plumage. It is a powerful predator of forests and woodlands, especially near water.
Where to spot
Endemic to northern Australia, with fragmented populations. It prefers tall open forests and woodlands, often near watercourses or wetlands, where it hunts large birds and mammals.
How to spot
Look for its distinctive large size and reddish plumage. Scan the skies for soaring individuals, or observe large trees for a prominent perch. Patience is key due to its rarity.
When to spot
Active during daylight hours, often soaring high on thermals in the late morning or hunting in the early morning and late afternoon. Best observed during the dry season.
Where to spot
Endemic to northern Australia, with fragmented populations. It prefers tall open forests and woodlands, often near watercourses or wetlands, where it hunts large birds and mammals.
How to spot
Look for its distinctive large size and reddish plumage. Scan the skies for soaring individuals, or observe large trees for a prominent perch. Patience is key due to its rarity.
When to spot
Active during daylight hours, often soaring high on thermals in the late morning or hunting in the early morning and late afternoon. Best observed during the dry season.
This species is Australia's rarest raptor and one of the world's most endangered birds of prey, facing threats from habitat loss and degradation.
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