Chinese Sparrowhawk
Chinese Sparrowhawk (<em>Tachyspiza soloensis</em>) is a species of Kites, Hawks, Eagles (<em>Accipitridae</em>) in the order Hawks, Eagles and Allies.
Overview
Chinese Sparrowhawk (Tachyspiza soloensis) is a species of Kites, Hawks, Eagles (Accipitridae) in the order Hawks, Eagles and Allies. A small compact hawk that migrates through East Asia in huge flocks; feeds mainly on frogs, fleeing its wetland feeding grounds; nests in trees.
Scientific Classification
Genus: Tachyspiza; binomial: Tachyspiza soloensis; authority: (Horsfield, 1821). Typical size: 30-35cm. Average lifespan: 8-15 years.
Distribution
Breeding range: the Palearctic. Non-breeding range: e OR : s China and Taiwan through Philippines and Indonesian Arch. to Moluccas.
Conservation Status
This taxon is listed as Extant (living) in the IOC World Bird List.
Remarks
No additional remarks recorded.
