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sparrowhawk /ˈsparəʊhɔːk /noun1A small Old World woodland hawk that preys on small birds.- Genus Accipiter, family Accipitridae: many species, in particular the widespread northern sparrowhawk (A. nisus).
So why cannot hen harriers, sparrowhawks and goshawks be controlled to protect lapwings, curlews, golden plovers and, yes, pheasants and grouse?...- No doubt the element of surprise plays a large part in their capture of prey, but sparrowhawks are capable of performing remarkable pursuits and captures of such fast-flying birds as the redshank.
- Today, dozens of different birds stop by, from goldfinches, tits and sparrowhawks to ducks, doves and pheasants.
1.1North American The American kestrel (see kestrel).It is closely related to the American sparrowhawk, which it resembles in size....- The windhover is related to the American sparrowhawk.
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