About the Rufous-breasted Sparrowhawk
The rufous-breasted sparrowhawk, also known as the rufous-chested sparrowhawk and as the red-breasted sparrowhawk, is a species of bird of prey in the family Accipitridae. It is found in Angola, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Eritrea, Eswatini, Ethiopia, Kenya, Lesotho, Malawi, Mozambique, Rwanda, South Africa, South Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia, and Zimbabwe.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Accipitriformes |
| Family | Hawks, Eagles, and Kites (Accipitridae) |
| Species | Accipiter rufiventris |
| Species Codes | rucspa2, RBSP |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Rufous-breasted Sparrowhawk belong to?
The Rufous-breasted Sparrowhawk (Accipiter rufiventris) belongs to the Hawks, Eagles, and Kites family (Accipitridae), in the order Accipitriformes.
How can I identify the Rufous-breasted Sparrowhawk?
The rufous-breasted sparrowhawk, also known as the rufous-chested sparrowhawk and as the red-breasted sparrowhawk, is a species of bird of prey in the family Accipitridae. It is found in Angola, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Eritrea, Eswatini, Ethiopia, Kenya, Lesotho, Malawi, Mozambique, Rwanda...
Where can I report a Rufous-breasted Sparrowhawk sighting?
You can log sightings of Rufous-breasted Sparrowhawk on eBird (ebird.org) using species code rucspa2, or on iNaturalist.
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