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Definition of sparrow hawk in US English: sparrow hawknounˈsperō ˌhôkˈspɛroʊ ˌhɔkˈspɛroʊ ˌhɔk 1A small Old World woodland hawk that preys on small birds. Genus Accipiter, family Accipitridae: many species, in particular the widespread northern sparrow hawk (A. nisus) Example sentencesExamples - A sparrowhawk was calmly finishing off a blackbird six feet from my head.
- The sparrowhawk is a serious threat to adult pied flycatchers and is the only common bird of prey in our study area.
- Birds of prey also suffered, with many sparrowhawks and kestrels too badly injured to survive, though many owls were successfully treated and released.
- Mr Reardon, a member of the Scottish Pigeon Racing Union, said members were calling for a cull of all falcons, including the sparrowhawk, because they were attacking pigeons and other song birds.
- No doubt the element of surprise plays a large part in their capture of prey, but sparrowhawks are capable of performing remarkable pursuits and captures of such fast-flying birds as the redshank.
- So why cannot hen harriers, sparrowhawks and goshawks be controlled to protect lapwings, curlews, golden plovers and, yes, pheasants and grouse?
- Today, dozens of different birds stop by, from goldfinches, tits and sparrowhawks to ducks, doves and pheasants.
- We frequently come across tired, distressed birds while walking and cycling in isolated areas but the sparrowhawks seem to get the blame for any non-returning bird to the loft.
- 1.1North American The American kestrel.
Example sentencesExamples - It is closely related to the American sparrowhawk, which it resembles in size.
- The windhover is related to the American sparrowhawk.
Definition of sparrow hawk in US English: sparrow hawknounˈsperō ˌhôkˈspɛroʊ ˌhɔk 1A small Old World woodland hawk that preys on small birds. Genus Accipiter, family Accipitridae: many species, in particular the widespread northern sparrow hawk (A. nisus) Example sentencesExamples - A sparrowhawk was calmly finishing off a blackbird six feet from my head.
- The sparrowhawk is a serious threat to adult pied flycatchers and is the only common bird of prey in our study area.
- Birds of prey also suffered, with many sparrowhawks and kestrels too badly injured to survive, though many owls were successfully treated and released.
- Mr Reardon, a member of the Scottish Pigeon Racing Union, said members were calling for a cull of all falcons, including the sparrowhawk, because they were attacking pigeons and other song birds.
- No doubt the element of surprise plays a large part in their capture of prey, but sparrowhawks are capable of performing remarkable pursuits and captures of such fast-flying birds as the redshank.
- So why cannot hen harriers, sparrowhawks and goshawks be controlled to protect lapwings, curlews, golden plovers and, yes, pheasants and grouse?
- Today, dozens of different birds stop by, from goldfinches, tits and sparrowhawks to ducks, doves and pheasants.
- We frequently come across tired, distressed birds while walking and cycling in isolated areas but the sparrowhawks seem to get the blame for any non-returning bird to the loft.
- 1.1North American The American kestrel.
Example sentencesExamples - It is closely related to the American sparrowhawk, which it resembles in size.
- The windhover is related to the American sparrowhawk.
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