About the Levant Sparrowhawk
The Levant sparrowhawk is a small bird of prey. It measures 32–38 cm (13–15 in) in length with a wingspan of 65–75 cm (26–30 in). The female is larger than the male, but the difference is not as marked as with Eurasian sparrowhawk. The adult male is blue-grey above, with dark wingtips, and barred reddish below.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Accipitriformes |
| Family | Hawks, Eagles, and Kites (Accipitridae) |
| Species | Tachyspiza brevipes |
| Species Codes | levspa1, LESP |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Levant Sparrowhawk belong to?
The Levant Sparrowhawk (Tachyspiza brevipes) belongs to the Hawks, Eagles, and Kites family (Accipitridae), in the order Accipitriformes.
How can I identify the Levant Sparrowhawk?
The Levant sparrowhawk is a small bird of prey. It measures 32–38 cm (13–15 in) in length with a wingspan of 65–75 cm (26–30 in). The female is larger than the male, but the difference is not as marked as with Eurasian sparrowhawk. The adult male is blue-grey above, with dark wingtips, and barred re...
Where can I report a Levant Sparrowhawk sighting?
You can log sightings of Levant Sparrowhawk on eBird (ebird.org) using species code levspa1, or on iNaturalist.
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