#collared sparrowhawk

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A collared sparrowhawk (Accipiter cirrocephalus) scans for prey in Denmark, Western Australia

by John Anderson

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HELLO?

TWO! TWO COLLARED SPARROWHAWKS JUST LANDED IN MY GARDEN.

i only ever see one, in little glimpses through the tree canopy. this was, very, very cool to say the least.

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[2564/11080] Collared sparrowhawk - Accipiter cirrocephalus

Order: Accipitriformes Family: Accipitridae

Photo credit: Riley Metcalfe via Macaulay Library

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The ocelot (Leopardus pardalis) is a medium-sized spotted wild cat with a that appearance is similar to that of the domestic cat. 

Ocelots are graceful and slender cats.

The Collared Sparrowhawk (Accipiter cirrocephalus) is a small, slim bird of prey with wide staring bright yellow eyes. Collared Sparrowhawk rely on trees or tall shrubs for cover to ambush their prey, darting out to catch small birds. 

Often times the  the Collared Sparrowhawk sits quietly in trees and are very easily overlooked.

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The Collared sparrowhawk (Accipiter cirrocephalus) is a close relative of the Brown goshawk distinguished by its long tail and slender legs. They are versatile in terms of habitat, happily taking large birds in either woodlands, jungles, or urban areas. They can be found throughout Australia and New Guinea, as well as some other outlying islands.

Like many accipiters, the Collared sparrowhawk is not threatened by extinction, and is classed as Least Concern by the IUCN.

Pic: by "sunphlo", Birdlife Australia Gluepot Reserve, South Australia, 23 May 2013 (via Wikimedia Commons)

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Spotted Harrier and Collared Sparrowhawk (best I could get under the circumstances, argh, sorry). Eagle's Heritage, Western Australia.