Ovambo Sparrowhawk

Accipiter ovampensis

Least Concern

The Ovambo Sparrowhawk is a bird of prey of sub-Saharan African forests, savannas, wetlands, and highlands. It uses keen vision and powerful feet or bill to hunt, scavenge, or catch fish and other prey, often soaring on rising air over forest, wetland, grassland, mountains, or open country.

Family

Accipitridae

Group

Vultures, Hawks, and Allies

Range

Ovambo Sparrowhawk Range — Resident or seasonal range in sub-Saharan African forests, savannas, wetlands, and highlands

Population

≈ Unknown

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