Accipiter (Accipiter) cirrocephalus
Collared Sparrowhawk
Kingdom
Animalia
Phylum
Chordata
Class
Aves
Order
Accipitriformes
Family
Accipitridae
Genus
Accipiter
Species
Accipiter (Accipiter) cirrocephalus
Status
least concern
Colours
Distinguishing features
The upperparts are grey with a chestnut collar; the underparts are mainly rufous, finely barred with white. (Wikipedia)
Size
- From 30 cm to 40 cm (Length of specimen)
Wingspan
- From 55 cm to 80 cm
Synonyms
Similar taxa
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Animalia:
Brown Goshawk (species: Accipiter (Accipiter) fasciatus)
The Collared Sparrowhawk is similar in colouring to the Brown Goshawk but smaller, and shares its fast, flexible flight.
Distribution
©Atlas of Living Australia: Australian distribution
Distribution and habitat preferences
It is found in Australia, and New Guinea and nearby smaller islands.
The Collared Sparrowhawk is widespread through Australia and New Guinea except for sandy deserts. It is found in forests and woodlands. (Wikipedia)
Audio recordings
Juvenile. Two fledged youngsters near nest site. Recorded at Royal National Park, New South Wales in Australia.
© Greg McLachlan
(source)
Diet
It feeds mainly on small birds, occasionally insects. (Wikipedia)
