About the Nicobar Sparrowhawk
The Nicobar sparrowhawk is a species of bird of prey in the family Accipitridae. It is endemic to the Nicobar Islands of India. There are two subspecies, the nominate race which is found on Car Nicobar in the north of the archipelago, and T. b. obsoleta, from Katchal and Camorta in the central part of the Nicobars. A museum specimen originally attributed to this species from the island of Great Nicobar was later found to be a misidentified Besra. This species was formerly classified 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 | Tachyspiza butleri |
| Species Codes | nicspa1, NISP |
| Conservation | VU Vulnerable |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Nicobar Sparrowhawk belong to?
The Nicobar Sparrowhawk (Tachyspiza butleri) belongs to the Hawks, Eagles, and Kites family (Accipitridae), in the order Accipitriformes.
What is the conservation status of the Nicobar Sparrowhawk?
The Nicobar Sparrowhawk is classified as "Vulnerable" (VU) by IUCN Red List.
How can I identify the Nicobar Sparrowhawk?
The Nicobar sparrowhawk is a species of bird of prey in the family Accipitridae. It is endemic to the Nicobar Islands of India. There are two subspecies, the nominate race which is found on Car Nicobar in the north of the archipelago, and T. b. obsoleta, from Katchal and Camorta in the central part ...
Where can I report a Nicobar Sparrowhawk sighting?
You can log sightings of Nicobar Sparrowhawk on eBird (ebird.org) using species code nicspa1, or on iNaturalist.
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