Eurasian Sparrowhawk
Accipiter nisus
About the Eurasian Sparrowhawk
The Eurasian sparrowhawk (Accipiter nisus), also known as the northern sparrowhawk or simply the sparrowhawk, is a small bird of prey in the family Accipitridae. Adult male Eurasian sparrowhawks have bluish grey upperparts and orange-barred underparts; females and juveniles are brown above with brown barring below. The female is up to 25% larger than the male – one of the largest differences between the sexes in any bird species. Though it is a predator which specialises...
Key Facts
- Well-known species with 52,527 recorded observations.
Classification
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the scientific name of the Eurasian Sparrowhawk?
The scientific name of the Eurasian Sparrowhawk is Accipiter nisus.
How many Eurasian Sparrowhawk sightings have been recorded?
52,527 observations of the Eurasian Sparrowhawk have been recorded on iNaturalist.
