The Sparrowhawk

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:bird
gptkbp:adaptation stealthy approach to hunting
gptkbp:aircraft_operated pointed wings
rapid wing beats during flight
gptkbp:behavior solitary or in pairs
gptkbp:breeding_season spring to summer
dependent on parents for food
gptkbp:calls_for sharp 'kak' sound
gptkbp:climate adapted to various climates in its range
gptkbp:clutch_size 3 to 6 eggs
gptkbp:color females larger than males
blue-grey above, white below
some have rufous coloration
gptkbp:conservation_efforts monitored by bird conservation groups
gptkbp:conservation_status gptkb:Least_Concern
gptkbp:cultural_significance symbol of agility and speed
gptkbp:diet small birds
gptkbp:distribution Europe and parts of Asia
gptkbp:egg_color white with reddish spots
gptkbp:family gptkb:Accipitridae
gptkbp:first_flight fast and agile
gptkbp:fledging_period about 30-35 days
gptkbp:foraging_behavior perches and waits
prefers smaller birds like sparrows
gptkbp:genus gptkb:Accipiter
gptkbp:habitat woodlands
dense forests
prefers mixed woodlands and edges
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label The Sparrowhawk
gptkbp:hunting_technique surprise attack
gptkbp:impact habitat loss affects populations
gptkbp:incubation_period about 35 days
gptkbp:length approximately 30-38 cm
gptkbp:lifespan up to 5 years in the wild
gptkbp:migration some populations are migratory
studied using satellite tracking
some migrate to southern Europe in winter
gptkbp:molt annual molt in late summer
gptkbp:nesting in trees
twigs and leaves
high in trees
gptkbp:photography often photographed in the wild
gptkbp:population_trend stable in many areas
gptkbp:predators larger birds of prey
crows and magpies may raid nests
gptkbp:related_species gptkb:Cooper's_Hawk
gptkb:Sharp-shinned_Hawk
gptkb:Northern_Goshawk
gptkbp:research_interest studied for its hunting behavior
gptkbp:social_structure territorial
gptkbp:species gptkb:Accipiter_nisus
gptkbp:subspecies gptkb:Accipiter_nisus_griseiceps
gptkb:Accipiter_nisus_brevipes
gptkb:Accipiter_nisus_melaschistos
gptkb:Accipiter_nisus_nisus
gptkbp:succeeded_by varies by region
gptkbp:tail_type long and square-tipped
used for maneuvering during flight
gptkbp:territorial_behavior defends nesting area vigorously
gptkbp:vocalization used for communication during breeding season
gptkbp:weight approximately 150-300 g
gptkbp:wildlife popular among birdwatchers
gptkbp:wingspan approximately 70-80 cm
gptkbp:young called chicks
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Yoshitomo_Nara
gptkbp:bfsLayer 3