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Collared Sparrowhawk (Accipiter cirrocephalus) having just caught a honeyeater. Telegraph Station Historical Reserve, Alice Springs, NT, Aug 3, 2015. Accipiter cirrocephalus,Australia,Collared Sparrowhawk,Geotagged,Winter Click/tap to enlarge Country intro

Collared Sparrowhawk (Accipiter cirrocephalus) having just caught a honeyeater.

Telegraph Station Historical Reserve, Alice Springs, NT, Aug 3, 2015.

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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 Thibaud Aronson
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By Thibaud Aronson

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Uploaded Jul 31, 2016. Captured Aug 3, 2015 06:13 in 15 Cavenagh Cres, East Side NT 0870, Australia.
  • PENTAX K-3
  • f/5.6
  • 1/640s
  • ISO1600
  • 300mm