Species: Accipiter virgatus
English Name: Besra
Chinese Name: 松雀鷹
Family: Accipitridae
Description:
The Besra has 24-36 cm in length and wingspan 42-65 cm. It can be distinguished from Crested Goshawk by his square-ended tail and his slimmer body. It is a resident in Macao.
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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.