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.

Discover facts and figures about the Sparrow Hawk, a remarkable bird of prey. Learn about its habitat, behavior, and conservation status.

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 …

4 days ago · The sparrowhawk (Accipiter nisus) is a small, agile bird of prey belonging to the Accipitridae family of hawks and eagles. This raptor is widely distributed across the temperate …

Try to listen out for the alarm calls of small birds – this is a tell-tale sign that a Sparrowhawk could be nearby. You could see a Sparrowhawk almost anywhere in the UK, except for parts of …

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.

A Sparrowhawk’s eyes change colour as it ages, from greenish in youth to a deep orange or red in adulthood. These birds are masters of surprise, often catching their prey off guard. …

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 …

Sparrowhawk (sometimes sparrow hawk) may refer to several species of small hawk in the subfamily Accipitrinae. "Sparrow-hawk" or sparhawk originally referred to Accipiter nisus, now …

The American Kestrel is the smallest falcon in North America, as well as the most familiar and widespread. In open country it is commonly seen perched on roadside wires, or hovering low …