Sparrowhawk (Accipiter nisus)

Sparrowhawk (Accipiter nisus)

* Family: Accipitridae,

* Genus: Accipiter,

* Species: A. nisus,

* Phylum: Chordata,

* Class: Aves,

* Order: Falconiformes or Accipitriformes,

* Type: Bird,

* Diet: Carnivore,

* Average lifespan in the wild: 1 to 10 years,

* Size: 28 -- 38 cm,

* Weight: 500 grams (18 oz) or more,

** The Eurasian Sparrowhawk's hunting behaviour has brought it into conflict with humans for hundreds of years.

More info: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eurasian_Sparrowhawk

or http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sparrowhawk

or http://www.bbc.co.uk/nature/species/Eurasian_Sparrowhawk

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Pets & Animals

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• Sparrowhawk
• (Accipiter
• nisus)