Sparrowhawk

Accipiter nicus

Size:	14 inches (35 cm)
Habitat:	Woodland and farmland.
Feeding:	Small birds such as finches and sparrows. Sometimes small animals.
Eggs:	4 - 6 white/blue with red/brown blotches eggs laid in May, incubation 11 - 12 days

Sparrowhawk - Male

The sparrowhawk is a fast-flying bird of prey. As its name suggests it preys on small birds, swooping down on them, snatching one and flying off again. The male has a slate-grey back and reddish striped underparts. The female is larger and grey/brown on the back with dark brown bars on the chest.
		Sparrowhawk

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