Little Sparrowhawk
Tachyspiza minulla
Points
20
per confirmed sighting
BirdConservation status: Least ConcernUncommon to spot
birds • Accipitridae
Little Sparrowhawk.
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Tachyspiza minulla
Category
birds
Family
Accipitridae
Size
Body mass: approximately 87.4 g (EltonTraits).
Points
20 pts
A closer look
Field notes for spotting, identifying and understanding little sparrowhawk in its natural range.
Overview
How to identify it
Habitat
EltonTraits foraging-strata profile: ground foraging 100%.
Diet
EltonTraits diet profile: endothermic vertebrates 60%; invertebrates 20%; ectothermic vertebrates 20%.
Behaviour
When to look
Not classified as primarily nocturnal in EltonTraits.
Where to see it
South Africa
Mozambique
AngolaSafety and etiquette
Observe from a safe distance and never handle or feed wildlife.
Verification and sources
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