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- Accipiter - Wikipedia
Accipiter ( ækˈsɪpɪtər ) is a genus of birds of prey in the family Accipitridae Some species are called sparrowhawks, but there are many sparrowhawks in other genera such as Tachyspiza These birds are slender with short, broad, rounded wings and a long tail which helps them maneuver in flight
- Accipiter | Definition, Types, Facts | Britannica
Sometimes accipiters are referred to as the “true” hawks They have broad short wings and comparatively long legs and tail
- How to Tell Accipitrines Apart – HawkWatch International
We are talking about three accipitrines in North America (from smallest to largest): the Sharp-shinned Hawk, Cooper’s Hawk *, and American Goshawk These birds are colloquially called forest hawks because they prefer to nest and hunt in forest habitats
- Feathers and Talons: A Life History of the Accipiter Family
Accipiters, a group of birds of prey characterized by their agile flight and predatory prowess, encompass several species such as the Cooper’s hawk, sharp-shinned hawk, and goshawks
- Accipiter Identification - Carolina Bird Club
General: All Accipiters are forest-dwelling hawks that hunt by a close-quarters ambush, dash and catch strategy Their long tails and relatively short broad wings facilitate this lifestyle
- Accipiters Information and Photos - Birdwatching-Bliss. com
There are three species of Accipiters (true hawks) in North America The smallest is the Sharp-shinned Hawk, the medium sized is the Cooper's Hawk and the largest is the Northern Goshawk
- ACCIPITER Definition Meaning - Merriam-Webster
The meaning of ACCIPITER is any of a genus (Accipiter) of medium-sized forest-inhabiting hawks that have short broad wings and a long tail and a characteristic flight pattern of several quick flaps and a glide
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