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Eurasian Sparrowhawk

Accipiter nisus

Least Concern
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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.

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

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

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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African Goshawk
Accipiter tachiro
Least Concern
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Besra
Accipiter virgatus
Least Concern
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Bicolored Hawk
Accipiter bicolor
Least Concern
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Black Goshawk
Accipiter melanoleucus
Least Concern
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Black-mantled Goshawk
Accipiter melanochlamys
Least Concern
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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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Chinese Sparrowhawk
Accipiter soloensis
Least Concern
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Eurasian Sparrowhawk?
The scientific name of Eurasian Sparrowhawk is Accipiter nisus. It belongs to the genus Accipiter.
What is the conservation status of Eurasian Sparrowhawk?
Eurasian Sparrowhawk (Accipiter nisus) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Eurasian Sparrowhawk live?
Eurasian Sparrowhawk is found in Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, Norway, Russia, and Sweden.. Countries include Belgium, Denmark, Norway, Russia, Sweden.
What family does Eurasian Sparrowhawk belong to?
Eurasian Sparrowhawk (Accipiter nisus) belongs to the genus Accipiter, which is part of the taxonomic family Accipitridae.
Is Eurasian Sparrowhawk endangered?
No, Eurasian Sparrowhawk (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 Eurasian Sparrowhawk belong to?
Eurasian Sparrowhawk (Accipiter nisus) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).
What are the closest relatives of Eurasian Sparrowhawk?
The closest relatives of Eurasian Sparrowhawk in the genus Accipiter include African Goshawk, Besra, Bicolored Hawk, Black Goshawk, Black-mantled Goshawk.

Native Range — 5 Countries

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Genus Accipiter — 20 Species

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African Goshawk
Accipiter tachiro
LC 🐾
Besra
Accipiter virgatus
LC 🐾
Bicolored Hawk
Accipiter bicolor
LC 🐾
Black Goshawk
Accipiter melanoleucus
LC 🐾
Black-mantled Goshawk
Accipiter melanochlamys
LC 🐾
Brown Goshawk
Accipiter fasciatus
LC 🐾
Chestnut-flanked Sparrowhawk
Accipiter castanilius
LC 🐾
Chinese Sparrowhawk
Accipiter soloensis
LC 🐾
Collared Sparrowhawk
Accipiter cirrocephalus
LC 🐾
Cooper's Hawk
Accipiter cooperii
LC 🐾
Crested Goshawk
Accipiter trivirgatus
LC 🐾
Eurasian Goshawk
Accipiter gentilis
NT
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Eurasian Sparrowhawk
Accipiter nisus
LC
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Fiji Goshawk
Accipiter rufitorques
LC 🐾
Frances's Goshawk
Accipiter francesiae
LC 🐾
Gray-bellied Hawk
Accipiter poliogaster
NT 🐾
Gray Goshawk
Accipiter novaehollandiae
LC 🐾
Gray-headed Goshawk
Accipiter poliocephalus
LC 🐾
Gundlach's Hawk
Accipiter gundlachi
EN 🐾
Henst's Goshawk
Accipiter henstii
VU
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