Chestnut-flanked Sparrowhawk vs Small Black Ant
Accipiter castanilius compared with Lasius niger
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Chestnut-flanked Sparrowhawk | Small Black 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 | Lasius |
| Species | Accipiter castanilius | Lasius niger |
Evolutionary Relationship
Chestnut-flanked Sparrowhawk and Small Black Ant share a common ancestor at the Kingdom level: Animalia. (Animals)
Conservation Status
Chestnut-flanked Sparrowhawk
LC — Least ConcernSmall Black Ant
LC — Least ConcernPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | Chestnut-flanked Sparrowhawk | Small Black 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.
Small Black Ant
Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.
Found across Asia (Japan, Taiwan) and Europe (6 countries).
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.
Small Black Ant
No description available.
Related Comparisons
Nature FYI Family
Explore more of the natural world across our sister sites.
Part of the Nature FYI family — FYIPedia