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Black Sparrowhawk

Astur melanoleucus

Black Sparrowhawk (Astur melanoleucus) — Birds of Prey of Africa.

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Birds of KenyaBirds of TanzaniaBirds of South Africa
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Hawks, Eagles & Kites of KenyaHawks, Eagles & Kites of TanzaniaHawks, Eagles & Kites of South Africa
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The Black Sparrowhawk (Astur melanoleucus) is a member of the Accipitridae family found in Africa.

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Where it fits

  1. Class Aves
  2. Order Accipitriformes
  3. Family Accipitridae Kites, Hawks, Eagles
  4. Genus Astur
  5. Species melanoleucus

Where it lives

Widespread

Quick facts

Family
Accipitridae
Order
Accipitriformes

Biology & behaviour

The Black Sparrowhawk (Astur melanoleucus) is a species of kites, hawks, eagles in the family Accipitridae, order Accipitriformes. It is found in Africa — widespread.

Conservation

Not Evaluated

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