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When to see Little Sparrowhawk in Rietvlei Nature Reserve
Little Sparrowhawk are most active during the day (06:00 to 18:00).
This is Little Sparrowhawk's general behavior. Once enough sightings are logged in Rietvlei Nature Reserve, this page also shows when they're actually seen here.
About the Little Sparrowhawk
The little sparrowhawk is a small, agile African raptor found mainly in woodland, savanna and areas with scattered trees. It has short, rounded wings and a relatively long tail, adaptations that allow it to manoeuvre rapidly through vegetation while hunting. It primarily preys on small birds but also takes rodents, lizards and insects. It is generally solitary or found in pairs and often hunts from concealed perches before making a rapid surprise attack.
How to identify the Little Sparrowhawk
Very small hawk with short rounded wings and a long tail. Adults have a grey upper body, barred pale underparts, yellow legs and cere, and a distinctive reddish-brown colouring on the flanks and thighs.
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