Bird · GBIF taxon 2480637
Eurasian Sparrowhawk
Accipiter nisusAlso known as Northern Sparrowhawk
Eurasian Sparrowhawks are compact forest raptors with short rounded wings, long barred tails, and piercing yellow to orange eyes. Males are blue-gray above with orange-barred underparts, while larger females are brown-gray with cooler barring.
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Least ConcernConservation statusIUCN Red List categoriesLCNTVUENCREWEXLeast ConcernRed List categories, explained →
Diet & prey
- sparrows
- finches
- thrushes
Predators
- goshawks
- eagle-owls
- martens
ThreatsWindow and fence collisions, rodenticides and pesticides, persecution, and habitat loss
HabitatsWoodland, forest edge, shelterbelts, parks, gardens, and landscapes with dense cover
Life spanOften several years, with exceptional wild birds living beyond fifteen years
Size / weightNot available
Classification
- FamilyAccipitridae
- SpeciesAccipiter nisus
Range data is not available yet.
Interaction riskLow
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- Why interaction risk is low
- Never approach a nest or attempt to handle an injured raptor without trained help.
Responsible observation
- Identify: Note short rounded wings and a long tail during low fast flight through cover.
- Watch: Scan woodland edges after smaller birds give sudden alarm calls.
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