The Northern Goshawk is a formidable bird of prey found in Northern America and Eurasia. It is also known by a number of different names, depending on the region and language. The most common synonyms for the Northern Goshawk include the Grey Ghost, the Northern Sparrowhawk, and the Accipiter gentilis. In German, it is known as Habicht, while in French it is called L'Autour des palombes. The Iberian Peninsula refers to the bird as Azor. Regardless of the name, the Northern Goshawk is recognized as a powerful predator with sharp talons, fierce eyesight, and a distinctive appearance that commands respect.