About the Besra
The besra, also called the besra sparrowhawk, is a bird of prey in the family Accipitridae. It was formerly placed in the genus Accipiter. The name "besra" is from the Hindi word for the species.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Accipitriformes |
| Family | Hawks, Eagles, and Kites (Accipitridae) |
| Species | Tachyspiza virgata |
| Species Codes | besra1, BESR |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Besra belong to?
The Besra (Tachyspiza virgata) belongs to the Hawks, Eagles, and Kites family (Accipitridae), in the order Accipitriformes.
How can I identify the Besra?
The besra, also called the besra sparrowhawk, is a bird of prey in the family Accipitridae. It was formerly placed in the genus Accipiter. The name \"besra\" is from the Hindi word for the species....
Where can I report a Besra sighting?
You can log sightings of Besra on eBird (ebird.org) using species code besra1, or on iNaturalist.
Related Species in Hawks, Eagles, and Kites 250 species
More Birds in Order Accipitriformes
Photo via Wikimedia Commons
Quick Stats
Accipitriformes
Order
250
Species in Family
1,124
iNat Observations
Spotted a Besra?
Log your sighting on eBird or upload a photo to our AI Bird Identifier!