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EURASIAN “On impact, a hawk uses
SPARROWHAWK
its muscular toes to clamp
Accipiter nisus
Lifespan Up to 20 years,
usually around four
Adult weight Males 110-200g its talons onto its prey”
(3.9-7oz), females 185-340g
(6.5-12oz)
Conservation status
LEAST CONCERN
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SHARP-SHINNED HAWK
Accipiter striatus
Lifespan Up to 13 years,
usually around three
Adult weight Males 80-115g
(2.9-4.1 oz), females 150-220g
(5.3-7.7 oz)
Conservation status
LEAST CONCERN
NORTHERN GOSHAWK
Accipiter gentilis
Lifespan Around 11 years
Adult weight 760g (1.7lb) on
average, females up to
2.2kg (4.9lb)
Conservation status
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LEAST CONCERN
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