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sparrow hawk |
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sparrow hawkSmall hawk (usually genus Accipiter, family Accipitridae), found in Africa, Europe, and Asia. Sparrow hawks are gray above, barred-white below, and sometimes have white tail bars. They eat insects and small birds and mammals. The American kestrel is also called sparrow hawk. |
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The misfortune is great; but I think you have still a good number of falcons, sparrow hawks, and tiercets. |
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