Red Goshawk

By Chris MacColl. Red Goshawks are inherently rare owing to their relatively small population size (currently estimated at 1,340 individuals) spread over a wide distribution spanning the sub-tropical and tropical belts of eastern and northern Australia, at least historically. This endemic bird of prey has long been a mystery to western science: for more than […]

A Rio Tinto research programme in Far North Queensland involving Australia’s rarest bird of prey has taken another step forward after the signing of a new Red Goshawk agreement with the Australian Wildlife Conservancy (AWC). Read more: Red Goshawk research continues to soar with new collaboration (riotinto.com) First published by Rio Tinto on 11 October

AWC is engaged in an exciting project to improve our knowledge of one of Australia’s rarest and most mysterious endemic raptors – the Red Goshawk. Read more: Tracking Australia’s rarest bird of prey – AWC – Australian Wildlife Conservancy First published 1 May 2020 by the Australian Wildlife Conservancy

Richard Seaton is a Senior Ecologist who led AWC’s science program in the north-east region for over three years. He has a lifelong passion for birds of prey, and recently authored a book on their identification. Richard joins us to discuss his work and an important research project into one of Australia’s rarest birds of

PhD Candidate Chris MacColl has been unlocking the secrets of the elusive Red Goshawk in northern Queensland and across the Top End of Australia. First published 28 June 2021 by The Bird Emergency

With its enormous taloned feet, rufous-striped body, powerful hooked bill and crested head, the Red Goshawk is nothing short of spectacular. This Australian endemic was once found throughout the tall eucalypt forests that stretch from New South Wales to Cape York, and across the Top End to the Kimberley. Although never a common species, its

Witnessing a Red Goshawk come from nowhere in a hot tropical sky to nab an unsuspecting lorikeet or cockatoo is one of northern Australia’s most spectacular sights. But very little is known about this beautiful raptor’s life or movements. Stephen Debus and Chris MacColl investigate one of our rarest birds of prey and outline fascinating