About the Rufous-necked Sparrowhawk
The rufous-necked sparrowhawk is a species of bird of prey in the family Accipitridae. It is endemic to the Maluku Islands of Indonesia. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forest and subtropical or tropical moist montane forest. This species was formerly placed in the genus Accipiter.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Accipitriformes |
| Family | Hawks, Eagles, and Kites (Accipitridae) |
| Species | Tachyspiza erythrauchen |
| Species Codes | runspa1, RNSP |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Rufous-necked Sparrowhawk belong to?
The Rufous-necked Sparrowhawk (Tachyspiza erythrauchen) belongs to the Hawks, Eagles, and Kites family (Accipitridae), in the order Accipitriformes.
How can I identify the Rufous-necked Sparrowhawk?
The rufous-necked sparrowhawk is a species of bird of prey in the family Accipitridae. It is endemic to the Maluku Islands of Indonesia. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forest and subtropical or tropical moist montane forest. This species was formerly placed in the gen...
Where can I report a Rufous-necked Sparrowhawk sighting?
You can log sightings of Rufous-necked Sparrowhawk on eBird (ebird.org) using species code runspa1, or on iNaturalist.
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