Species: Accipiter gularis
English Name: Japanese Sparrowhak
Chinese Name: 日本松雀鷹
Family: Accipitridae
Description:
This is the smallest bird of prey in the region, with 23-30 cm in length. It is very similar to Besra, but is smaller and has a uppertail pattern. It occurs in Macao as a passage migrant.
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© 2013 Sofia Arez
© 2013 Sofia Arez
© 2013 Sofia Arez
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References:
– Department of Gardens and Green Areas, Civic and Municipal Affairs Bureau of Macao Special Administrative Region, South China Institute for Endangered Animals. (2010). Birds of Macao. Macao, SAR: Author.