The Eurasian sparrowhawk (Accipiter nisus), also known as the northern sparrowhawk or simply the sparrowhawk, is a small bird of prey in the family Accipitridae.

You’ll have to keep your eyes peeled to spot a super-fast Sparrowhawk! Try to listen out for the alarm calls of small birds – this is a tell-tale sign that a Sparrowhawk could be nearby.

sparrowhawk, any of various small birds of prey usually of the genus Accipiter (family Accipitridae), classified with the goshawks as “accipiters,” or true hawks. They eat small birds …

The sparrowhawk is a small bird of prey that can be found in all kinds of habitats and often visits gardens looking for its prey - small birds like finches, tits and sparrows.

A Sparrowhawk’s eyes change colour as it ages, from greenish in youth to a deep orange or red in adulthood. These birds are masters of surprise, often catching their prey off guard. …

Some small birds, such as Blue Tit have a specific warning call they give if they spot a Sparrowhawk. Other birds, including other species, can understand this call and also seek …

Smaller and much less bulky than Northern Goshawk, and with horizontally barred instead of vertically striped underparts. Occurs in woodland, forest, farmland, and urban areas with …