- Eurasian sparrowhawk - Wikipedia
The Eurasian sparrowhawk (Accipiter nisus), also known as the northern sparrowhawk or simply the sparrowhawk, is a small bird of prey in the family Accipitridae Adult male Eurasian sparrowhawks have bluish grey upperparts and orange-barred underparts; females and juveniles are brown above with brown barring below
- Sparrowhawk Bird Facts | Accipiter Nisus
Adult male Sparrowhawks have a bluish-grey back and wings and orangey-brown stripes on their chest and belly Females and young birds have brown back and wings, and brown stripes underneath Sparrowhawks have bright yellow or orangey eyes, yellow legs and talons Females are larger than males, as with all birds of prey
- American Sparrow Hawk | John James Audubons Birds of America
We have few more beautiful Hawks in the United States than this active little species, and I am sure, none half so abundant It is found in every district from Louisiana to Maine, as well as from the Atlantic shores to the western regions
- Sparrowhawk Bird Facts - Accipiter nisus - A-Z Animals
The sparrowhawk is a type of hawk or bird of prey that, as the name suggests, primarily preys on smaller birds such as sparrows It belongs to the hawk genus, but keep in mind that the distinction between sparrowhawks and other types of hawks isn’t always clear-cut and obvious
- Sparrowhawk - The Wildlife Trusts
The sparrowhawk is a small bird of prey that can be found in all kinds of habitats and often visits gardens looking for its prey - small birds like finches, tits and sparrows
- Sparrowhawk | Small Bird of Prey, Accipiter Species, Raptor - Britannica
sparrowhawk, any of various small birds of prey usually of the genus Accipiter (family Accipitridae), classified with the goshawks as “accipiters,” or true hawks They eat small birds such as sparrows, small mammals, and insects
- Sparrowhawk Facts: Identification, Diet, Migration Info etc . . .
Males boast a striking bluish-grey back with a unique orangey-brown barred chest and belly In contrast, females and young Sparrowhawks wear a brown plumage with brown bars underneath Their bright yellow or orangey eyes, paired with yellow legs and talons, make them a sight to behold
- Eurasian Sparrowhawk - eBird
Smaller and much less bulky than Northern Goshawk, and with horizontally barred instead of vertically striped underparts Occurs in woodland, forest, farmland, and urban areas with hedges and wooded patches; sometimes hunts in gardens Comprehensive life histories for all bird species and families Take Merlin with you in the field!
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