..     SPARROWHAWK (accipiter nisus).     ..

Image: John Gould

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Length: 28-38cm

Wingspan: 55-70cm

Weight: 110-196g (m); 185-342g (f)

 

Harsh, chattering 'kek-kek-kek'

 

 

 

Woodland, parks, cemeteries and gardens.

 

 

 

Widespread

Common

EU25: Secure

IUCN:Least Concern  

�Rob Brown

40x32mm

N.B. EGG COLLECTING IS MURDER. IT IS IMMORAL AND IT IS AGAINST THE LAW.

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Eggs:-

Lifespan:-

Population:-

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Incubation:-

Fledging:-

2-7

32-42 days

24-30 days

Season: Apr-Jun

15 years

 

 

150-220,000 pairs

 

 

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Distribution:-

Small mammals, small birds, worms, and occassionally carrion.

Stick platform lined with twigs, in a tree.

Throughout Europe, Asia and north Africa.

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�pervier d'Europe

Sperber

Sparviere

Spurvehauk

Gavil�n Com�n

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