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UKSparrow hawk
/spˈaɹəʊ hˈɔːk/
/spˈæɹoʊ hˈɔːk/a small North American bird of prey of the falcon family that hovers mid-air while searching for food
What is a "sparrow hawk"?
A sparrow hawk is a small bird of prey in the family Accipitridae, also known as the American Kestrel. It is found in North and South America, inhabiting open areas such as fields and meadows. The male has blue-gray wings, a rusty-red back, and a slate-gray head with a white face. The female is larger and has a rusty-red back and wings, with a brown head and back. The Sparrow Hawk preys on insects, small mammals, and birds, and is known for its remarkable hovering abilities, which it uses to hunt its prey. Despite being a common bird, it has become a conservation concern in recent years due to habitat loss and other threats.
a small Eurasian bird of prey, the male of which has an orange striped underpart and the female of which has a brown striped one