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Adult male Japanese sparrowhawks measure between 23–30 centimetres (9.1–11.8 in) in length with a wingspan measuring 46–58 centimetres (18–23 in), and weigh 92–142 grams (3.2–5.0 oz). They have a small, curved bill, long pointed wingtips, a relatively short-tail and long, slim legs and toes. Adult males have black-slate upperparts with white on the nape of the neck. They have whitish underparts with grey-brown and washed red-brown barring. Adult males have yellow legs and their tail feathers are grey with four dark bands. Voice: The Japanese sparrowhawk vocalizes solely while breeding. The main call consists of a chattering kiki-kik-kik... sound. The speed and volume of the call can change according to the circumstances. For example, it is slower during advertisement and contact between a couple, and softer while bringing prey and soliciting.
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About the Japanese Sparrowhawk
The Japanese sparrowhawk is a bird of prey in the family Accipitridae which also includes many other diurnal raptors such as eagles, buzzards and harriers. It was formerly placed in the genus Accipiter. The bird is known by many alternative names such as the Japanese lesser, Asiatic, or Eastern sparrowhawk. This species is a small raptor with broader and rounder wings and a shorter tail. Its total length measures 23–30 centimetres (9.1–11.8 in). It has a dark back and whitish underside with brown-grey barring and red-brown colouring on the sides in males, and with heavier brown barring on the abdomen in females.
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Easily confused with
Red-thighed SparrowhawkTachyspiza erythropusA very small, dove-sized sparrowhawk with a distinctive tail pattern.
Slaty-mantled GoshawkTachyspiza luteoschistaceaThe slaty-mantled goshawk, also known as the slaty-mantled sparrowhawk or slaty-backed sparrowhawk, is a species of bird of prey in the family Accipitridae.
Moluccan GoshawkTachyspiza henicogrammaThey are a mid-sized raptors with short, rounded wingtips, relatively long tails, a heavy bill, and long legs but short and rather weak toes.
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