Chestnut-flanked Sparrowhawk vs Pavement ant
Accipiter castanilius compared with Tetramorium caespitum
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Chestnut-flanked Sparrowhawk | Pavement ant |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom same | Animalia (Animals) | Animalia (Animals) |
| Phylum | Chordata (Chordates) | Arthropoda (Arthropods) |
| Class | Aves (Birds) | Insecta (Insects) |
| Order | Accipitriformes (Hawks & Eagles) | Hymenoptera (Ants, Bees & Wasps) |
| Family | Accipitridae (Hawks & Eagles) | Formicidae |
| Genus | Accipiter | Tetramorium |
| Species | Accipiter castanilius | Tetramorium caespitum |
Evolutionary Relationship
Chestnut-flanked Sparrowhawk and Pavement ant share a common ancestor at the Kingdom level: Animalia. (Animals)
Conservation Status
Chestnut-flanked Sparrowhawk
LC — Least ConcernPavement ant
LC — Least ConcernPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | Chestnut-flanked Sparrowhawk | Pavement ant |
|---|---|---|
| Diet | — | — |
| Average Lifespan | — | — |
| Average Length | — | — |
| Average Weight | — | — |
Habitat & Geographic Range
Chestnut-flanked Sparrowhawk
Typically found in various aerial, terrestrial, and aquatic environments.
Found in Norway.
Pavement ant
Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.
Widely distributed across Asia (India), Europe (6 countries), North America (United States), and South America (Argentina, Venezuela).
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.
Pavement ant
No description available.
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