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Levant Sparrowhawk

Tachyspiza brevipes

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Chordata ›Class: Aves ›Order: Accipitriformes ›Family: Accipitridae ›Genus: Tachyspiza

About

The Levant sparrowhawk (Tachyspiza brevipes) is a small bird of prey. It measures 32–38 cm (13–15 in) in length with a wingspan of 65–75 cm (26–30 in). The female is larger than the male, but the difference is not as marked as with Eurasian sparrowhawk. The adult male is blue-grey above, with dark wingtips, and barred reddish below.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Levant Sparrowhawk?
The scientific name of Levant Sparrowhawk is Tachyspiza brevipes.
What kingdom does Levant Sparrowhawk belong to?
Levant Sparrowhawk belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What phylum does Levant Sparrowhawk belong to?
Levant Sparrowhawk belongs to the phylum Chordata.
What class does Levant Sparrowhawk belong to?
Levant Sparrowhawk belongs to the class Aves.
What order does Levant Sparrowhawk belong to?
Levant Sparrowhawk belongs to the order Accipitriformes.
What family does Levant Sparrowhawk belong to?
Levant Sparrowhawk belongs to the family Accipitridae.
What genus does Levant Sparrowhawk belong to?
Levant Sparrowhawk belongs to the genus Tachyspiza.