- Accipiter - Wikipedia
Accipiter ( ækˈsɪpɪtər ) is a genus of birds of prey in the family Accipitridae Some species are called sparrowhawks, but there are many sparrowhawks in other genera such as Tachyspiza These birds are slender with short, broad, rounded wings and a long tail which helps them maneuver in flight
- Accipiter | Definition, Types, Facts | Britannica
accipiter, (genus Accipiter), any of approximately 50 species of bird hawks (hawks that prey particularly on other birds) that make up the bird genus Accipiter, the largest genus of birds of prey, in the family Accipitridae
- Accipiters Information and Photos - Birdwatching-Bliss. com
(There are 47 species of Accipiter world-wide) Accipiters are considered true hawks, characterized by long tails and short rounded wings, which have evolved for catching prey in forested areas
- Accipiter Identification - Carolina Bird Club
In North America, there are three species: Sharp-shinned Hawk (“Sharpie”), Cooper’s Hawk, and Northern Goshawk First year birds are brown with streaked spotted under-parts
- How to Tell Accipitrines Apart – HawkWatch International
We are talking about three accipitrines in North America (from smallest to largest): the Sharp-shinned Hawk, Cooper’s Hawk *, and American Goshawk These birds are colloquially called forest hawks because they prefer to nest and hunt in forest habitats
- Feathers and Talons: A Life History of the Accipiter Family
Accipiters are generally medium-sized hawks with a compact and robust build Their bodies are streamlined, allowing for quick and agile flight One of the primary features distinguishing accipiters from other hawks is their relatively short wings and long tails, giving them a distinctive silhouette
- Accipitridae Browse by Family, All About Birds, Cornell Lab of Ornithology
Browse North American birds in taxonomic order—by order and family, with quick access to each bird’s photos and sounds
- Accipitridae - Wikipedia
Many smaller tropical species of Accipiter eat nearly equal portions of insects and reptiles and amphibians as they do of birds while some of the larger species have become more generalized and may feed extensively on rodents and lagomorphs, as well as other various non-avian animals
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