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The Eurasian Sparrowhawk is a small bird of prey in the family Accipitridae. Adult male Eurasian Sparrowhawks have bluish grey upperparts and orange-barred underparts; females and juveniles are brown above with brown barring below. The female is up to 25% larger than the male – one of the largest differences between the sexes in any bird species.

Similar species: Diurnal Birds Of Prey
Species identified by Paulien
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Uploaded Nov 10, 2014. Captured Mar 16, 2011 12:15 in Oosterdijk 6, 1601 DA Enkhuizen, The Netherlands.
  • NIKON D60
  • f/5.6
  • 10/3200s
  • ISO200
  • 300mm