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Collared Sparrow hawk They live in forests, woodlands, scrublands and margins, farmlands, parks and gardens.  Unfortunately this one got into a Leopard enclosure, but was caught and released soon after. Accipiter cirrocephalus,Collared Sparrowhawk Click/tap to enlarge

Collared Sparrow hawk

They live in forests, woodlands, scrublands and margins, farmlands, parks and gardens. Unfortunately this one got into a Leopard enclosure, but was caught and released soon after.

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The collared sparrowhawk is a small, slim bird of prey in the family Accipitridae found in Australia, New Guinea and nearby smaller islands. As its name implies the collared sparrowhawk is a specialist in hunting small birds. It is characterised by its slight brow ridges and slender feet. The last segment of their middle toe projects beyond the claws of the other toes.

Similar species: Diurnal Birds Of Prey
Species identified by Ferdy Christant
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By Graeme Ruck

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Uploaded Nov 16, 2013. Captured Aug 20, 2012 10:54.
  • Canon EOS 1000D
  • f/5.6
  • 1/128s
  • ISO800
  • 300mm