Sparrowhawk. Accipiter nisus Male on tree stump.

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Female much larger than male. Both are barred on the underparts, the male tinged with rufous. Males back bluish, while females is brown. Distinguished from Kestrel by it's rounded wings. Catches small birds in dashing low flight.

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Size: 3744px × 5616px
Location: UK
Photo credit: © Mark Pink / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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