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[[Image:collared_sparrowhawk_bf.jpg|thumb|550px|right|Photo by Megan Perkins.<br> Location: Nallan Station, West Australia, [[Australia]]]] | [[Image:collared_sparrowhawk_bf.jpg|thumb|550px|right|Photo by Megan Perkins.<br> Location: Nallan Station, West Australia, [[Australia]]]] | ||
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==Taxonomy== | ==Taxonomy== | ||
| − | There are 3 subspecies. | + | There are 3 subspecies.<br /> |
| + | The scientific name is also spelled ''cirr'''h'''ocephalus''. | ||
==Habitat== | ==Habitat== | ||
Forests and fields. | Forests and fields. | ||
Revision as of 11:50, 7 February 2011
- 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.
The scientific name is also spelled cirrhocephalus.
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
