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Little Sparrowhawk

Accipiter minullus

Least Concern

Habitat & Distribution

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

Found in Norway.

🇳🇴 Norway

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Animalia (동물)
Phylum
Chordata (척삭동물)
Class
Aves (새)
Order
Accipitriformes (수리목)
Family
Accipitridae (Hawks & Eagles)
Genus
Accipiter
Species
Accipiter minullus (Little Sparrowhawk)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese アフリカツミ
Chinese 小雀鷹
Spanish Gavilancito chico
French Épervier minule
German Zwergsperber
Portuguese gavião-pequeno
Russian Африканский малый перепелятник

Similar Species in Accipiter

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Brown Goshawk
Accipiter fasciatus
Least Concern
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Chestnut-flanked Sparrowhawk
Accipiter castanilius
Least Concern
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Tiny Hawk
Accipiter superciliosus
Least Concern
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Bicolored Hawk
Accipiter bicolor
Least Concern
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Eurasian Goshawk
Accipiter gentilis
Near Threatened
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Eurasian Sparrowhawk
Accipiter nisus
Least Concern
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Gray-bellied Hawk
Accipiter poliogaster
Near Threatened
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Besra
Accipiter virgatus
Least Concern
View all species in Accipiter →

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Compare Species

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Little Sparrowhawk?
The scientific name of Little Sparrowhawk is Accipiter minullus. It belongs to the genus Accipiter.
What is the conservation status of Little Sparrowhawk?
Little Sparrowhawk (Accipiter minullus) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Little Sparrowhawk live?
Little Sparrowhawk is found in Found in Norway.. Countries include Norway.
What family does Little Sparrowhawk belong to?
Little Sparrowhawk (Accipiter minullus) belongs to the genus Accipiter, which is part of the taxonomic family Accipitridae.
Is Little Sparrowhawk endangered?
No, Little Sparrowhawk (Accipiter minullus) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does Little Sparrowhawk belong to?
Little Sparrowhawk (Accipiter minullus) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (동물).
What are the closest relatives of Little Sparrowhawk?
The closest relatives of Little Sparrowhawk in the genus Accipiter include Brown Goshawk, Chestnut-flanked Sparrowhawk, Tiny Hawk, Bicolored Hawk, Eurasian Goshawk.

Native Range — 1 Countries

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Genus Accipiter — 20 Species

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Brown Goshawk
Accipiter fasciatus
LC 🐾
Chestnut-flanked Sparrowhawk
Accipiter castanilius
LC 🐾
Tiny Hawk
Accipiter superciliosus
LC 🐾
Bicolored Hawk
Accipiter bicolor
LC 🐾
Eurasian Goshawk
Accipiter gentilis
NT 🐾
Eurasian Sparrowhawk
Accipiter nisus
LC 🐾
Gray-bellied Hawk
Accipiter poliogaster
NT 🐾
Sharp-shinned Hawk
Accipiter striatus
LC 🐾
Gray Goshawk
Accipiter novaehollandiae
LC 🐾
Gray-headed Goshawk
Accipiter poliocephalus
LC 🐾
Gundlach's Hawk
Accipiter gundlachi
EN 🐾
Henst's Goshawk
Accipiter henstii
VU 🐾
Imitator Sparrowhawk
Accipiter imitator
NT 🐾
Japanese Sparrowhawk
Accipiter gularis
LC 🐾
Levant/Eurasian Sparrowhawk
Accipiter brevipes
NE
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Little Sparrowhawk
Accipiter minullus
LC
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Spot-tailed Goshawk
Accipiter trinotatus
LC 🐾
Madagascar Sparrowhawk
Accipiter madagascariensis
NE 🐾
Meyer's Goshawk
Accipiter meyerianus
LC 🐾
Besra
Accipiter virgatus
LC
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