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Black Sparrowhawk
Swartsperwer · Accipiter melanoleucus
The largest African sparrowhawk, a striking black-and-white raptor that hunts birds up to the size of doves and francolins. It nests in tall trees, often exotic eucalypts near rivers, and ambushes prey with fast, low flight, then a sudden powerful strike from cover.
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Large black-and-white hawk, much bigger than other sparrowhawks; black above with a white throat and chest, or a dark form.
Where to see it in Kruger
Tall trees and riverine forest, hunting doves and other birds with explosive low-level chases.
Did you know
It is the biggest sparrowhawk in Africa and powerful enough to catch a dove or even a guineafowl.
Often confused with
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