About the Imitator Sparrowhawk
The imitator goshawk or imitator sparrowhawk is a species of bird of prey in the family Accipitridae. It was formerly placed in the genus Accipiter. It is found on the islands of Bougainville, Choiseul and Santa Isabel in the Solomon Islands archipelago. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forest and subtropical or tropical moist montane forest.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Accipitriformes |
| Family | Hawks, Eagles, and Kites (Accipitridae) |
| Species | Tachyspiza imitator |
| Species Codes | imispa1, IMGO, IMSP |
| Conservation | NT Near Threatened |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Imitator Sparrowhawk belong to?
The Imitator Sparrowhawk (Tachyspiza imitator) belongs to the Hawks, Eagles, and Kites family (Accipitridae), in the order Accipitriformes.
What is the conservation status of the Imitator Sparrowhawk?
The Imitator Sparrowhawk is classified as "Near Threatened" (NT) by IUCN Red List.
How can I identify the Imitator Sparrowhawk?
The imitator goshawk or imitator sparrowhawk is a species of bird of prey in the family Accipitridae. It was formerly placed in the genus Accipiter. It is found on the islands of Bougainville, Choiseul and Santa Isabel in the Solomon Islands archipelago. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropi...
Where can I report a Imitator Sparrowhawk sighting?
You can log sightings of Imitator Sparrowhawk on eBird (ebird.org) using species code imispa1, or on iNaturalist.
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