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Accipiter nicus
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Size: |
14 inches (35 cm) |
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Habitat: |
Woodland and farmland. |
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Feeding: |
Small birds such as finches and sparrows. Sometimes
small animals.
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Eggs: |
4 - 6 white/blue with red/brown blotches eggs laid in
May,
incubation 11 - 12
days |
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Sparrowhawk - Male |
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The sparrowhawk is a fast-flying bird of prey. As its name
suggests it preys on small birds, swooping down on them,
snatching one and flying off again.
The male has a slate-grey back and reddish striped
underparts. The female is larger and grey/brown on the back
with dark brown bars on the chest.
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Sparrowhawk |
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