Spot-tailed Sparrowhawk
A species of Bird Hawks Scientific name : Accipiter trinotatus Genus : Bird Hawks
Spot-tailed Sparrowhawk, A species of Bird Hawks
Botanical name: Accipiter trinotatus
Genus: Bird Hawks
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Photo By Nigel Voaden Description
The spot-tailed sparrowhawk or spot-tailed goshawk (Accipiter trinotatus) is a species of bird of prey in the family Accipitridae. It is endemic to Sulawesi in Indonesia. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forest and subtropical or tropical mangrove forest.
Size
31 cm
Nest Placement
Tree
Feeding Habits
Spot-tailed Sparrowhawk primarily feeds on small lizards and snakes, complementing its diet with frogs, snails, large insects, bats, and small birds. It utilizes inconspicuous perches in the forest, moving stealthily and attacking prey often near the ground.
Habitat
The habitat of spot-tailed Sparrowhawk typically encompasses primary forests situated in lowland regions and hilly areas. These birds are also prevalent in mangroves and regions with tall secondary forests. They can be found from the forest canopy all the way to the forest floor, indicating a broad vertical habitat range within these environments.
Dite type
Carnivorous
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Feeding Habits
Bird food type
Photo By Nigel Voaden