Eurasian Sparrowhawk vs Chinese Sparrowhawk

Accipiter nisus compared with Accipiter soloensis

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Side-by-Side Comparison

Attribute Eurasian Sparrowhawk Chinese Sparrowhawk
Scientific Name Accipiter nisus Accipiter soloensis
Order Accipitriformes Accipitriformes
Family Accipitridae Accipitridae
Conservation Status Least Concern Least Concern
Length
Wingspan 41.5 cm (16.3 in) 37.6 cm (14.8 in)
Weight 209.0 g (7.37 oz) 148.5 g (5.24 oz)
Diet -- --
Clutch Size 1-7 3-5
Population Trend
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Habitat Comparison

Shared Habitats

Eurasian Sparrowhawk only

None

Chinese Sparrowhawk only

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Conservation Status

Least Concern

Eurasian Sparrowhawk

Least Concern

Chinese Sparrowhawk

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About These Birds

Eurasian Sparrowhawk

The Eurasian Sparrowhawk (<em>Accipiter nisus</em>) is a widespread and well-known raptor of the family Accipitridae (Hawks, Eagles & Kites), occurring across much of Europe and Asia. It is closely associated with forest habitats, including mixed woodland, conifer plantations, and wooded farmland where it hunts small birds with remarkable speed and agility. Detailed plumage and behavioral descriptions of this species are limited in the available literature for this record, though the species is known to display strong sexual dimorphism in size. …

Chinese Sparrowhawk

The Chinese Sparrowhawk, <em>Accipiter soloensis</em>, is a migratory raptor belonging to the family Accipitridae. It breeds in parts of East Asia, including China and the Korean Peninsula, and undertakes long-distance migrations to wintering grounds in Southeast Asia and beyond. It occupies forested and wetland habitats, indicating a preference for landscapes near water or with good canopy cover. Detailed plumage and bill descriptions are not fully available in the literature reviewed here. The species is known to be a significant predator …

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