Crested Goshawk (Accipiter trivirgatus) is a medium forest raptor across tropical–subtropical Asia, with an erectable crest, short broad wings and a long tail for agile woodland flight. IUCN: Least Concern (LC).
Ecology & Behaviour
Ambush predator of birds, squirrels, rodents and lizards; now common in urban parks/campuses for nesting. Females larger. Breeding in spring–summer; stick nests in tall trees.
Identification
Dark to grey‑brown above; densely barred underparts; whitish throat with fine streaks; yellow–orange iris; yellow legs; distinct crest. Heavier‑headed and bolder‑barred than sparrowhawks; smaller than Northern Goshawk.
Range & Habitat
From the Indian Subcontinent through Indochina and the Malay Archipelago to the Philippines, Indonesia and S China incl. Taiwan. Mostly resident in evergreen/secondary forests, foothills and large urban green spaces.
