Accipiter
Sign in to saveAccipiter () is a genus of birds of prey in the family Accipitridae. Some species are called sparrowhawks, but there are many sparrowhawks in other genera such as Tachyspiza.
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Accipiter is a genus of hunting birds known for their sharp talons and keen eyesight, belonging to the larger family of birds of prey. While some Accipiter species are commonly called sparrowhawks, this name is also used for similar hunting birds in other genera, which can make identification confusing for bird watchers and scientists.
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Taxonomy · GBIF
GENUS
- KingdomAnimalia
- PhylumChordata
- ClassAves
- OrderAccipitriformes
- FamilyAccipitridae
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Wikidata facts
- Instance of
- taxon
- Parent taxon
- Accipitrinae
- Image
- Brown Goshawk kur.JPG
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- Procoracoid foramen
- Taxonomy
- List of ''Accipiter'' species
- Notes
- References
- Further reading
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Accipiter () is a genus of birds of prey in the family Accipitridae. Some species are called sparrowhawks, but there are many sparrowhawks in other genera such as Tachyspiza.
These birds are slender with short, broad, rounded wings and a long tail which helps them maneuver in flight. They have long legs and long, sharp talons used to kill their prey, and a sharp, hooked bill used in feeding. Females tend to be larger than males. They often ambush their prey, mainly small birds and mammals, capturing them after a short chase. The typical flight pattern is a series of flaps followed by a short glide. They are commonly found in wooded or shrubby areas.