By Sean Fagan
The menacing talons of the sparrowhawk (Photo: Sean Fagan).
Getting to Know a Common but Elusive Bird of Prey
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The sparrowhawk, Accipiter nisus, is a relatively common but secretive bird of prey of temperate and subtropical regions of Europe, Africa & Asia.
A while back I had the good fortune to get close to a sparrowhawk. I was struck by the obvious, fearsome weaponry of this sleek raptor - by its long, sickle-shaped talons and pointed, hooked bill.
I was also intrigued by other, less obvious anatomical features of the sparrowhawk which assist in making this bird species such a sublime predator.
As I examined the sparrowhawk - four features stood out...
Learn 4 predatory features of the enigmatic but fearsome sparrowhawk (some of which might surprise you).
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Included below is a stunning, short video highlighting the amazing, hunting prowess of the the sparrowhawk...(this video is also included at the end of the article).
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