About the Chestnut-flanked Sparrowhawk
The Chestnut-flanked Sparrowhawk (Aerospiza castanilius) is a species of bird in the Hawks, Eagles, and Kites family (Accipitridae), within the order Accipitriformes. This family contains 250 recognized species worldwide.
Use the eBird species code chfspa1 when logging sightings in eBird or other citizen science platforms.
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Accipitriformes |
| Family | Hawks, Eagles, and Kites (Accipitridae) |
| Species | Aerospiza castanilius |
| Species Codes | chfspa1, CFSP |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Chestnut-flanked Sparrowhawk belong to?
The Chestnut-flanked Sparrowhawk (Aerospiza castanilius) belongs to the Hawks, Eagles, and Kites family (Accipitridae), in the order Accipitriformes.
How can I identify the Chestnut-flanked Sparrowhawk?
The Chestnut-flanked Sparrowhawk is a member of the Hawks, Eagles, and Kites family. Check field guides or upload a photo to our AI Bird Identifier for help.
Where can I report a Chestnut-flanked Sparrowhawk sighting?
You can log sightings of Chestnut-flanked Sparrowhawk on eBird (ebird.org) using species code chfspa1, or on iNaturalist.