. Birds in Kansas. Birds -- Kansas Identification. HAWKS AND EAGLES 143. Northern Goshawk Accipiter gentilis (Linnaeus) Status: There are scattered records for the Northern Goshawk throughout the state, especially in the northeast, making it a rare, irregular winter visitor. Period of Occurrence: Specimens and confirmed sight records are from 3 October to 24 February. Extreme dates for unconfirmed sight records are 7 September and 23 April. Habits and Habitat: This species is primarily a bird of boreal forest, but occasionally it irrupts into the Great Plains during winter. A major invasion re
. Birds in Kansas. Birds -- Kansas Identification. HAWKS AND EAGLES 143. Northern Goshawk Accipiter gentilis (Linnaeus) Status: There are scattered records for the Northern Goshawk throughout the state, especially in the northeast, making it a rare, irregular winter visitor. Period of Occurrence: Specimens and confirmed sight records are from 3 October to 24 February. Extreme dates for unconfirmed sight records are 7 September and 23 April. Habits and Habitat: This species is primarily a bird of boreal forest, but occasionally it irrupts into the Great Plains during winter. A major invasion reached Kansas during 1916-17, when 10 specimens were taken in Douglas and Shawnee counties. In 1973-74, there were five documented sightings, and in 1982-83, there were many. The Northern Goshawk prefers wooded areas where it hunts below treetop level, surprising its prey and capturing it after quick pursuit. It also rests quietly in thick growth and awaits its prey. It is a very powerful species which feeds on various vertebrates as large as grouse, ducks, and rabbits. It has long been a favorite of falconers. It is also noted for its fierce defense of its nest. Food: In the far north, the Goshawk's major foods include ptarmi- gan, grouse, lemmings, and hares. In Kansas, it probably feeds mainly on squirrels, cottontail rabbits, rodents, and medium-sized birds such as crows, ducks, and at times, domestic poultry. Snakes and terrestrial invertebrates are uncommon food Please note that these images are extracted from scanned page images that may have been digitally enhanced for readability - coloration and appearance of these illustrations may not perfectly resemble the original Thompson, Max C; Ely, Charles A. (Charles Adelbert), 1933-. Lawrence, Kan. : University of Kansas, Museum of Natural History : Distributed by University Press of Kansas
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