Summary ²

The black sparrowhawk (Accipiter melanoleucus), sometimes known as the black goshawk or great sparrowhawk, is the largest African member of the genus Accipiter. It occurs mainly in forests and non-desert areas south of the Sahara, particularly where there are large trees suitable for nesting; favored habitat includes suburban and human-altered landscapes. It preys predominantly on birds of moderate size, such as pigeons and doves, in suburban areas.

Fontes e Créditos

1. (c) Tom Tarrant, alguns direitos reservados (CC BY-SA), https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/6/6d/Greatsparrowhawk.jpg/460px-Greatsparrowhawk.jpg
2. (c) Wikipedia, alguns direitos reservados (CC BY-SA), https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Accipiter_melanoleucus

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