What does the Crested Goshawk eat?

The Crested Goshawk's diet shapes where and when you'll find it. Understanding what it eats helps you predict where to look.

Diet overview

Carnivore (primarily birds, small mammals, reptiles, and large insects)

How it forages

A stealthy hunter, often perching inconspicuously within the canopy or on a hidden branch, waiting to ambush prey. It makes short, powerful flights to capture birds, small mammals (like squirrels and bats), lizards, and large insects. It is known to hunt in pairs during the breeding season.

When it feeds

Diurnal, most active during daylight hours.

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