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Sperber

Accipiter nisus

Least Concern

About

Eurasian Sparrowhawk (Accipiter nisus) is classified as Least Concern (LC) on the IUCN Red List. Widespread and abundant across its range, with stable populations and no immediate conservation concerns.

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in various aerial, terrestrial, and aquatic environments.

Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, Norway, Russia, and Sweden.

🇳🇴 Norway 🇷🇺 Russia 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇧🇪 Belgium 🇩🇰 Denmark

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Animalia (Tier)
Phylum
Chordata (Chordatiere)
Class
Aves (Vögel)
Order
Accipitriformes (Greifvögel)
Family
Accipitridae (Hawks & Eagles)
Genus
Accipiter
Species
Accipiter nisus (Sperber)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese ハイタカ
Chinese 北雀鷹〔雀鷹〕
Spanish Gavilán común
French épervier deurope
German Sperber
Portuguese gavião-da-europa
Russian Перепелятник
Thai เหยี่ยวนกกระจอกใหญ่

Similar Species in Accipiter

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Afrikahabicht
Accipiter tachiro
Least Concern
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Archboldsperber
Accipiter nanus
Least Concern
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Aschkopfhabicht
Accipiter poliocephalus
Least Concern
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Bänderhabicht
Accipiter fasciatus
Least Concern
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Besrasperber
Accipiter virgatus
Least Concern
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Däumlingssperber
Accipiter superciliosus
Least Concern
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Dreifarbensperber
Accipiter brachyurus
Vulnerable
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Echsenhabicht
Accipiter francesiae
Least Concern
View all species in Accipiter →

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Sperber?
The scientific name of Sperber is Accipiter nisus. It belongs to the genus Accipiter.
What is the conservation status of Sperber?
Sperber (Accipiter nisus) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Sperber live?
Sperber is found in Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, Norway, Russia, and Sweden.. Countries include Belgium, Denmark, Norway, Russia, Sweden.
What family does Sperber belong to?
Sperber (Accipiter nisus) belongs to the genus Accipiter, which is part of the taxonomic family Accipitridae.
Is Sperber endangered?
No, Sperber (Accipiter nisus) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does Sperber belong to?
Sperber (Accipiter nisus) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Tier).
What are the closest relatives of Sperber?
The closest relatives of Sperber in the genus Accipiter include Afrikahabicht, Archboldsperber, Aschkopfhabicht, Bänderhabicht, Besrasperber.

Native Range — 5 Countries

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Genus Accipiter — 20 Species

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Afrikahabicht
Accipiter tachiro
LC 🐾
Archboldsperber
Accipiter nanus
LC 🐾
Aschkopfhabicht
Accipiter poliocephalus
LC 🐾
Bänderhabicht
Accipiter fasciatus
LC 🐾
Besrasperber
Accipiter virgatus
LC 🐾
Däumlingssperber
Accipiter superciliosus
LC 🐾
Dreifarbensperber
Accipiter brachyurus
VU 🐾
Echsenhabicht
Accipiter francesiae
LC 🐾
Eckschwanzsperber
Accipiter striatus
LC 🐾
Elsterhabicht
Accipiter albogularis
LC 🐾
Fidschihabicht
Accipiter rufitorques
LC 🐾
Fleckschwanzsperber
Accipiter trinotatus
LC 🐾
Froschsperber
Accipiter soloensis
LC 🐾
Graubauchhabicht
Accipiter poliogaster
NT 🐾
Grauhabicht
Accipiter novaehollandiae
LC 🐾
Gundlachsperber
Accipiter gundlachi
EN 🐾
Habicht
Accipiter gentilis
NT 🐾
Halmaherahabicht
Accipiter henicogrammus
NT 🐾
Halsbandsperber
Accipiter collaris
NT 🐾
Inselhabicht
Accipiter hiogaster
LC
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