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Eurasian Sparrowhawk

A species of Bird Hawks, Also known as Northern Sparrowhawk
Scientific name : Accipiter nisus Genus : Bird Hawks

Eurasian Sparrowhawk, A species of Bird Hawks
Also known as:
Northern Sparrowhawk
Botanical name: Accipiter nisus
Genus: Bird Hawks
Eurasian Sparrowhawk (Accipiter nisus) Photo By yves hoebeke , used under CC-BY-SA-2.0 /Cropped and compressed from original

Description

Eurasian Sparrowhawk is a small bird of prey known for its agility and speed. It is a skilled hunter, preying on small birds. It is often found in woodlands, gardens, and parks. It is very territorial and will fiercely defend its nesting area. It is also known to be quite vocal, making a variety of calls, including a loud, sharp "kak-kak-kak" during the breeding season.
Size
38 cm
Life Expectancy
16 years
Feeding Habits
Eurasian Sparrowhawk primarily preys on over 120 bird species, typically hunting adults or fledglings, with a 10% success rate. Occasionally, it consumes chicks, carrion, small mammals like bats, and rarely insects. Specialization in prey types is noted among individuals.
Habitat
The eurasian Sparrowhawk typically inhabits a wide range of wooded environments, including both deciduous and coniferous forests, as well as mixed forest areas. These birds are versatile and adaptable, making use of varied landscapes that offer a combination of dense woodlands for nesting and more open spaces for hunting. They are also known to dwell in urban and suburban settings, such as parks. The species shows a preference for forest edges, and while it thrives from sea level up to alpine tree lines, it can exploit a broader array of habitats during winter, even those with minimal tree cover. Geographically, the eurasian Sparrowhawk spans across a variety of forest types in temperate Eurasia, adapting to the available flora, from lowlands to an elevation of 4500 meters in mountainous regions.
Dite type
Carnivorous

General Info

Distribution Area

It is one of the most common birds of prey in Europe, along with the common kestrel and common buzzard. The Norwegian and Albanian populations are declining and, in many parts of Europe, Eurasian sparrowhawks are still shot. Eurasian sparrowhawks from colder regions of northern Europe and Asia migrate south for the winter, some to north Africa (some as far as equatorial east Africa) and India; members of the southern populations are resident or disperse.

Species Status

Not globally threatened.
Eurasian Sparrowhawk (Accipiter nisus) Eurasian Sparrowhawk (Accipiter nisus) Photo By yves hoebeke , used under CC-BY-SA-2.0 /Cropped and compressed from original

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