About the Chestnut-flanked Sparrowhawk
The chestnut-flanked sparrowhawk is a small west African species of sparrowhawk in the family Accipitridae. This species was formerly placed in the genus Accipiter.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Accipitriformes |
| Family | Hawks, Eagles, and Kites (Accipitridae) |
| Species | Aerospiza castanilius |
| Species Codes | chfspa1, CFSP |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Chestnut-flanked Sparrowhawk belong to?
The Chestnut-flanked Sparrowhawk (Aerospiza castanilius) belongs to the Hawks, Eagles, and Kites family (Accipitridae), in the order Accipitriformes.
How can I identify the Chestnut-flanked Sparrowhawk?
The chestnut-flanked sparrowhawk is a small west African species of sparrowhawk in the family Accipitridae. This species was formerly placed in the genus Accipiter....
Where can I report a Chestnut-flanked Sparrowhawk sighting?
You can log sightings of Chestnut-flanked Sparrowhawk on eBird (ebird.org) using species code chfspa1, or on iNaturalist.
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Quick Stats
Accipitriformes
Order
250
Species in Family
2
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