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About the black sparrowhawk
The black sparrowhawk is a bird in the family Accipitridae (order Accipitriformes). Its conservation status on the IUCN Red List is “least concern”. Adults weigh around 52 g.
What does the black sparrowhawk sound like?
Bird vocalisations are usually divided into songs – longer, often complex phrases used to defend territory and attract mates, sung mostly by males in the breeding season – and calls: short, simple sounds for contact, alarm, begging or flight.
From Wikipedia
The black sparrowhawk (Astur melanoleucus), sometimes known as the black goshawk or great sparrowhawk, is a bird of prey belonging to the family Accipitridae. It was formerly placed in the genus Accipiter. It occurs mainly in forest and non-desert areas south of the Sahara, particularly where there are large trees suitable for nesting; favored habitat includes suburban and human-altered landscapes. It preys predominantly on birds of moderate size, such as pigeons and doves, in suburban areas.
Related birds in the genus Accipiter
More from the family Accipitridae
Frequently asked questions
What does a black sparrowhawk sound like?
You can hear 1 recording of the black sparrowhawk on this page. Bird vocalisations are usually divided into songs – longer, often complex phrases used to defend territory and attract mates, sung mostly by males in the breeding season – and calls: short, simple sounds for contact, alarm, begging or flight.
Is the black sparrowhawk endangered?
The IUCN Red List classifies the black sparrowhawk as “least concern”.
What family does the black sparrowhawk belong to?
The black sparrowhawk (Accipiter melanoleucus) belongs to the family Accipitridae in the order Accipitriformes.
Sources & credits
- Accipiter melanoleucus, roep, Waterberg Natuurpraal, a by JMK – CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons
- Wikidata Q1264152 – CC0
- Wikipedia: Black sparrowhawk – CC BY-SA 4.0
- Photo by Oggmus – CC BY-SA 4.0