Common name: Northern Goshawk
Scientific name: Accipiter gentilis (Linnaeus, 1758)

Class:
Aves (Birds)
Order:
Accipitriformes (Hawks, Kites, Eagles and allies)
Family:
Accipitridae (Hawks and Eagles)
Synonyms:
Other common names:

Habitat type(s):
Habitat description(s)
Palustrine:
Riparian
Terrestrial:
Forest - Hardwood, Forest - Conifer, Forest - Mixed, Woodland - Hardwood, Woodland - Conifer, Woodland - Mixed

Ecological systems and subsytems (about):

Conservation:
Global conservation status rank:
G5
Secure globally - Common in the world; widespread and abundant (but may be rare in some parts of its range).
State conservation status rank:
S3S4B,S3N
Breeding populations Vulnerable in New York, or Apparently Secure – A migratory animal vulnerable to disappearing as a breeder from New York (but not currently imperiled), with relatively few populations or locations, few individuals, and/or restricted range; or uncommon but not rare as a breeder in New York; may be rare in some parts of the state; possibly some cause for long-term concern due to declines or other factors. More information is needed to assign either S3 or S4 for breeding populations. Nonbreeding (wintering) populations are vulnerable in New York.
Federal protection:
Not Listed
State protection:
Special Concern
Listed as Special Concern by New York State: at risk of becoming Threatened; not listed as Endangered or Threatened, but concern exists for its continued welfare in New York; NYS DEC may promulgate regulations as to the taking, importation, transportation, or possession as it deems necessary.
SGCN:
NYNHP track status:
W: Track on a watch list only

More information:
Conservation guide:
None
NatureServe explorer link:
https://explorer.natureserve.org/Taxon/ELEMENT_GLOBAL.2.104351/Accipiter_gentilis/