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Dwarf Sparrowhawk
Tachyspiza nanus (Blasius, W, 1897)
25 cmLength
The dwarf sparrowhawk (Tachyspiza nanus), also known as the small sparrowhawk, is a species of bird of prey in the family Accipitridae.
Busiest months: July · Most records: Indonesia
Where and when it's recorded
Dwarf Sparrowhawk has been recorded at 3 of the 8,171 birding hotspots we track, in 1 country or region.
Records by month Southern Hemisphere
Where it's recorded most
- Lore Lindu NP – Lake Tambing vicinityIndonesia72 records
- Lore Lindu NPIndonesia30 records
- Gunung MahawuIndonesia5 records
Countries and regions with the most records
eBird records via GBIF up to 2024-12-31. A record means someone listed it; more records partly mean more birders, not more birds.
About
The dwarf sparrowhawk (Tachyspiza nanus), also known as the small sparrowhawk, is a species of bird of prey in the family Accipitridae. It was formerly placed in the genus Accipiter.
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Questions
How big is the Dwarf Sparrowhawk?
The Dwarf Sparrowhawk is about 25 cm long.
Where does the Dwarf Sparrowhawk live?
Its breeding range: Australasia: montane Sulawesi (except southwestern, southeastern). It is most often recorded in Indonesia.
When is the best time to see the Dwarf Sparrowhawk?
At the hotspots we track, it is recorded most in July (Southern Hemisphere).
What family is the Dwarf Sparrowhawk in?
It belongs to the family Kites, Hawks, Eagles (Accipitridae), order Accipitriformes.
At a glance
- Length
- 25 cm
Range
Australasia: montane Sulawesi (except southwestern, southeastern)
Breeding range, IOC World Bird List 15.2
Classification
- Order
- Accipitriformes
- Family
- Kites, Hawks, Eagles Accipitridae
- Genus
- Tachyspiza
Other birds in the genus Tachyspiza
Red-thighed SparrowhawkTachyspiza erythropus
Little SparrowhawkTachyspiza minulla
BesraTachyspiza virgata
Rufous-necked SparrowhawkTachyspiza erythrauchen
Collared SparrowhawkTachyspiza cirrocephala
New Britain SparrowhawkTachyspiza brachyura
Vinous-breasted SparrowhawkTachyspiza rhodogaster
Japanese SparrowhawkTachyspiza gularis
Levant SparrowhawkTachyspiza brevipes
ShikraTachyspiza badia
Nicobar SparrowhawkTachyspiza butleri
Chinese SparrowhawkTachyspiza soloensis
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