About the Collared Sparrowhawk
The collared sparrowhawk is a small, slim bird of prey in the family Accipitridae found in Australia, New Guinea and nearby smaller islands. It was formerly placed in the genus Accipiter. As its name implies the collared sparrowhawk is a specialist in hunting small birds. It is characterised by its slight brow ridges and slender feet. The last segment of their middle toe projects beyond the claws of the other toes.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Accipitriformes |
| Family | Hawks, Eagles, and Kites (Accipitridae) |
| Species | Tachyspiza cirrocephala |
| Species Codes | colspa1, COSP |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Collared Sparrowhawk belong to?
The Collared Sparrowhawk (Tachyspiza cirrocephala) belongs to the Hawks, Eagles, and Kites family (Accipitridae), in the order Accipitriformes.
How can I identify the Collared Sparrowhawk?
The collared sparrowhawk is a small, slim bird of prey in the family Accipitridae found in Australia, New Guinea and nearby smaller islands. It was formerly placed in the genus Accipiter. As its name implies the collared sparrowhawk is a specialist in hunting small birds. It is characterised by its ...
Where can I report a Collared Sparrowhawk sighting?
You can log sightings of Collared Sparrowhawk on eBird (ebird.org) using species code colspa1, or on iNaturalist.
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