Accipter novaehollandiae
(Grey or white goshawk)
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FAMILY |
Accipitridae |
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Species |
Accipter novaehollandiae |
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Common name(s) |
Grey or white goshawk |
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Main colour |
White or grey |
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Distinctive feature |
The grey or white body with red eyes and yellow feet, body size 38-55 cm |
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Campus |
Townsville |
Description
This species has 2 colour morphs, a white morph where the plumage is all white and a grey morph. This latter morph has a grey body with white underparts and the may be narrow grey bars on the neck. Legs and feet yellow, eyes yellow, bill black with a yellow cere, this is the area adjacent to the bill. Usually found in forested areas but may also be found in urban areas along the eastern and northern coastal areas of Australia.
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