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Expert and fast flyer that typically takes its prey (mostly small birds) in flight. | Expert and fast flyer that typically takes its prey (mostly small birds) in flight. | ||
| + | Its flat nest is built from twigs and sticks, lined with fresh leaves. The female incubates, and broods the young. | ||
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| + | Birds in Backyards | ||
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{{GSearch|Accipiter+cirrocephalus}} | {{GSearch|Accipiter+cirrocephalus}} | ||
*[http://www.aviceda.org/abid/birdimages.php?action=birdspecies&fid=42&bid=585 View more images of Collared Sparrowhawk in the ABID] | *[http://www.aviceda.org/abid/birdimages.php?action=birdspecies&fid=42&bid=585 View more images of Collared Sparrowhawk in the ABID] | ||
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Revision as of 17:48, 16 February 2009
- Accipiter cirrocephalus
Identification
Length 30-40cm (12-16in.) Wingspan 55-80cm (21.5-31.5in). Females larger. Grey upper body with chestnut half collar; gray chin, but rest of underbody from chest to tail is finely barred in rufous and white. Long, thin yellow legs.
Distribution
Widespread and common throughout Australia and New Guinea in appropriate habitat.
Taxonomy
There are 3 subspecies.
Habitat
Forests and fields.
Behaviour
Expert and fast flyer that typically takes its prey (mostly small birds) in flight.
Its flat nest is built from twigs and sticks, lined with fresh leaves. The female incubates, and broods the young.
References
Birds in Backyards
