Sparrowhawk

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:bird
gptkbp:adaptation sharp talons and beak
gptkbp:aircraft_operated pointed wings
rapid and steady
gptkbp:behavior solitary or in pairs
generally solitary
gptkbp:breeding_season gptkb:hot_spring
gptkbp:calls_for a sharp 'kak-kak' sound
gptkbp:clutch_size 3-6 eggs
gptkbp:color sexual dimorphism present
blue-grey above and reddish below
gptkbp:common_name gptkb:Eurasian_Sparrowhawk
gptkbp:conservation_status gptkb:Least_Concern
gptkbp:cultural_significance featured in folklore and literature
gptkbp:diet small birds
gptkbp:distribution Europe, Asia, and North Africa
gptkbp:egg_color white with brown spots
gptkbp:family gptkb:Accipitridae
gptkbp:first_flight fast and agile
gptkbp:fledging_period about 30 days
gptkbp:foraging_behavior perch and wait
gptkbp:genus gptkb:Accipiter
gptkbp:habitat woodlands
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Sparrowhawk
gptkbp:hunting_technique daytime
surprise attacks
gptkbp:incubation_period about 35 days
gptkbp:lifespan up to 5 years in the wild
gptkbp:mating_system monogamous
gptkbp:migration some populations are migratory
some migrate south in winter
gptkbp:nesting in trees
twigs and leaves
aggressive towards intruders
high in trees
reuse nests from previous years
gptkbp:population_trend stable in many areas
gptkbp:predators larger birds of prey
finches
gptkbp:reproduction lay 3-6 eggs
gptkbp:scientific_name gptkb:Accipiter_nisus
gptkbp:size medium-sized
150-300 grams
gptkbp:social_structure territorial
gptkbp:subspecies several recognized subspecies
gptkbp:tail_type long and square-tipped
gptkbp:territory varies by habitat
gptkbp:threats habitat loss
gptkbp:vision excellent eyesight
gptkbp:vocalization used for communication during breeding.
gptkbp:wingspan approximately 70-80 cm
gptkbp:young fledglings leave the nest after 30-35 days
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Earthsea_series
gptkb:The_Complete_Earthsea
gptkb:Over_the_Hedge
gptkb:The_Earthsea_Cycle
gptkb:The_Earthsea_Series
gptkbp:bfsLayer 4