Wildlifeof Thailand
Japanese Sparrowhawk
Accipitridae
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Tachyspiza gularis
Also known as: Accipiter gularis
Basic stats
Size
Total length 23–30cm
The Japanese sparrowhawk, also called the Japanese lesser, Asiatic or Eastern sparrowhawk, is a small raptor of the family Accipitridae, formerly placed in the genus Accipiter. It has broader, rounder wings and a shorter tail than similar hawks, and a total length of 23–30 cm. It has a dark back and a whitish underside with brown-grey barring (Wikipedia, general species account).
Quick answers
- How big is the Japanese Sparrowhawk?
- Total length 23–30cm