About the Red-thighed Sparrowhawk
The red-thighed sparrowhawk, alternatively known as the red-legged sparrowhawk or western little sparrowhawk, is a species of sparrowhawk in the family Accipitridae from western and northern central Africa. 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 | Tachyspiza erythropus |
| Species Codes | retspa1, RLSP, RTSP |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Red-thighed Sparrowhawk belong to?
The Red-thighed Sparrowhawk (Tachyspiza erythropus) belongs to the Hawks, Eagles, and Kites family (Accipitridae), in the order Accipitriformes.
How can I identify the Red-thighed Sparrowhawk?
The red-thighed sparrowhawk, alternatively known as the red-legged sparrowhawk or western little sparrowhawk, is a species of sparrowhawk in the family Accipitridae from western and northern central Africa. This species was formerly placed in the genus Accipiter....
Where can I report a Red-thighed Sparrowhawk sighting?
You can log sightings of Red-thighed Sparrowhawk on eBird (ebird.org) using species code retspa1, or on iNaturalist.
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