Amber-winged Spreadwing vs Chestnut-flanked Sparrowhawk
Lestes eurinus compared with Accipiter castanilius
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Amber-winged Spreadwing | Chestnut-flanked Sparrowhawk |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom same | Animalia (Animals) | Animalia (Animals) |
| Phylum | Arthropoda (Arthropods) | Chordata (Chordates) |
| Class | Insecta (Insects) | Aves (Birds) |
| Order | Odonata (Odonata) | Accipitriformes (Hawks & Eagles) |
| Family | Lestidae | Accipitridae (Hawks & Eagles) |
| Genus | Lestes | Accipiter |
| Species | Lestes eurinus | Accipiter castanilius |
Evolutionary Relationship
Amber-winged Spreadwing and Chestnut-flanked Sparrowhawk share a common ancestor at the Kingdom level: Animalia. (Animals)
Conservation Status
Amber-winged Spreadwing
LC — Least ConcernChestnut-flanked Sparrowhawk
LC — Least ConcernPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | Amber-winged Spreadwing | Chestnut-flanked Sparrowhawk |
|---|---|---|
| Diet | — | — |
| Average Lifespan | — | — |
| Average Length | — | — |
| Average Weight | — | — |
Habitat & Geographic Range
Amber-winged Spreadwing
Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.
Found in United States.
Chestnut-flanked Sparrowhawk
Typically found in various aerial, terrestrial, and aquatic environments.
Found in Norway.
Amber-winged Spreadwing
The Amber-winged Spreadwing (Lestes eurinus) is a species in the genus Lestes. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.
Chestnut-flanked Sparrowhawk
The Chestnut-flanked Sparrowhawk (Accipiter castanilius) is a species in the genus Accipiter. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in various aerial, terrestrial, and aquatic environments.
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