The northern goshawk has been split into two species based on significant morphological and genetic differences:
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Eurasian goshawk
The Eurasian goshawk (; ''Astur gentilis'', formerly ''Accipiter gentilis'') is a species of medium-large bird of prey in the Family (biology), family Accipitridae, a family which also includes other extant diurnal raptors, such as eagles, buzzar ...
, ''Astur gentilis''
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American goshawk, ''Astur atricapillus''
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