Fun Chinese Sparrowhawk Facts For Kids

Iram Ashfaq
Oct 20, 2022 By Iram Ashfaq
Originally Published on Aug 06, 2021
Edited by Luca Demetriou
A few Chinese sparrowhawk facts that will make your day.

With a sleek body, the Chinese sparrowhawk accipiter soloensis is one of the most elegant hawks in China.

With their piercing yellow eyes and sharp talons they are fierce predators known to hunt small birds such as pigeons and wrens among others.

Though these beautiful bird species look harmless with its long tail feathers, it can take down prey up to half its size! The coloration pattern on this hunting hawk's breast resembles that found in bald eagles which may help them disguise themselves from possible threats.

The Chinese sparrowhawk accipiter soloensis has a range of nearly 1.2 million square kilometers from India to China and is found in the forests.

It can be difficult identifying them because they are often seen perched on tree branches out-of-view while hunting their prey which makes it hard for birdwatchers who want to get better shots!

Chinese sparrowhawks occupy various habitats, but are typically found near water and on farmland. The Chinese goshawk bird species can be spotted from the mountainous border of China to as far south as Myanmar and Thailand in Southeast Asia.

The Chinese goshawk bird species are found mostly in deciduous forests but can also be seen hunting near grasslands or agricultural fields where there is prey available such as rats, sparrows, pigeons, dove chicks.

The Chinese sparrowhawk bird appears most active during the day time rather than at night which makes sense given that they hunt for food while its light out!

For more relatable content, check out these Inca dove facts and dove facts for kids.

Chinese Sparrowhawk Interesting Facts

What type of animal is a Chinese sparrowhawk?

The Chinese sparrowhawk accipiter soloensis is an incredibly intelligent bird that prey on smaller animals.

What class of animal does a Chinese sparrowhawk belong to?

The Chinese sparrowhawk accipiter soloensis is a species of the family Accipitridae and class Aves.

How many Chinese sparrowhawks are there in the world?

The Chinese sparrowhawk accipiter soloensis populations are difficult to estimate because they inhabit the thickest, most inaccessible forests. So, we don't really know the answer to this question!

Where does a Chinese sparrowhawk live?

In China, the grey Chinese sparrowhawk accipiter soloensis lives in forests close to rivers and lakes. The Chinese goshawk bird species live high up among ancient trees deep within a forest ecosystem.

What is a Chinese sparrowhawk habitat?

The Chinese sparrowhawk accipiter soloensis bird species are interesting creatures that have their habitat in China, and Asia. They enjoy soaring through the air and hunting for prey after they've hatched from their eggs, which is usually a couple weeks long process.

Who does the Chinese sparrowhawk live with?

Well, you might be surprised to find out they are not too picky about their friends! You will either find them living alone or in groups of up to five individuals per nesting territory.

How long does a Chinese sparrowhawk live?

A Chinese sparrowhawk accipiter soloensis hawk species lives about 15 years on average. It feeds primarily on small rodents, but will sometimes hunt larger prey such as rabbits if they are available.

How do they reproduce?

The male and female mate together three or four times per year at intervals throughout springtime, laying 3-4 eggs per batch which hatch roughly six weeks later after incubating inside small nests.

What is their conservation status?

The sparrowhawk species have a IUCN conservation status of Least Concern.

Chinese Sparrowhawk Fun Facts

What do Chinese sparrowhawk look like?

The grey sparrowhawk is one of the most famous birds in England.

The male and female share a similar appearance, but have subtle differences (the female is usually larger than a male).

An adult has dark brown plumage while its underparts are pale, with the exception to this rule being juveniles whose upper parts are dusky and underside is chestnut or buffy-brown in coloration which then gradually fades as they age into adulthood where it finally turns completely dark brown on both its back and belly before going white at maturity.

These birds have prominent black wing tips, yellow eyes (sometimes red eyes) and underwing coverts.

How cute are they?

The Chinese sparrowhawk species have a cute and innocent appearance which is misleading because they're actually top-notch hunters!

How do they communicate?

With their jet black feathers and pointed red eyes (or yellow eyes otherwise), Chinese sparrowhawk species are masters of the sky. With an intimidating call that sounds like a bird-like scream or whistle, they communicate with other bird species in order to establish rank in their distribution range as well as find food sources for themselves.

How big is a Chinese sparrowhawk?

The size of Chinese sparrowhawk is medium-sized with an average range of 11-14 in (25-35 cm) length!

How fast can a Chinese sparrowhawk fly?

When hunting small insects below them on trees leaves and branches; they'll swoop down at speeds reaching up to 30 mph (45-50 kph), all while keeping steady flight by rocking back and forth!

How much does a Chinese sparrowhawk weigh?

The weight of Chinese sparrowhawk is slightly different for the male and female species. An average of 0.2-0.3 lb (90-140 g) for males and only slightly less than this, about 0.2-0.25 lb (85-120 g) on average, for females because they are generally smaller in size!

What are the male and female names of the species?

The male and femlae hawk species do not have any different terms. Both are referred to as sparrowhawks!

What would you call a baby Chinese sparrowhawk?

The baby of the Chinese sparrowhawk species is popularly known as baby hawk!

What do they eat?

The Chinese sparrowhawk's diet consists of small birds, mammals, insects and worms. This hawk species is known to be an amazing hunter with fast speed for capturing its prey! They themselves get eaten by a falcon frequently!

Are they poisonous?

The Chinese sparrowhawk species is a type of predatory hawk in the accipitridae family, and it has no venomous properties at all.

Would they make a good pet?

The Chinese sparrowhawk isn't really meant for cuddling up close on cold days because these birds prefer solitude rather than socializing with people!

Did you know...

The sparrowhawk hunts by chasing the prey until they can swoop down, snatch them up and fly away.

The average male kills around one to three birds per day with females averaging about two to five each hunting session!

A sparrowhawk is a small bird of prey found in every continent except Antarctica. They are known for their graceful flying and ability to hunt other birds, such as the pigeon guillemot or leghorn chicken.

What is the difference between a goshawk and sparrowhawk?

The most important distinction you should know about when it comes to identifying a goshawk and sparrowhawk are their habitat.

While there may not be many other differences separating these two cousins from one another as they both feed primarily on small rodents such as squirrels or rabbits (unlike some other birds), if we break down what differentiates them by comparison, then we will find out where they reside for long periods of time: while the Goshawks prefer living at higher altitudes habitat than sparrowhawks do due to preferring lush tree canopies over open fields; the geographic range of Chinese sparrowhawk is different from that, they prefer a forest!

Are they predators?

Yes they are predators.

Here at Kidadl, we have carefully created lots of interesting family-friendly animal facts for everyone to discover! For more relatable content, check out these robin facts and magpie facts pages.

You can even occupy yourself at home by coloring in one of our free printable Chinese sparrowhawk coloring pages.

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Written by Iram Ashfaq

Bachelor of Dental Surgery, Master of Public Health

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Iram AshfaqBachelor of Dental Surgery, Master of Public Health

With a Bachelor's degree in Dental Surgery from Shaney Institute of Health Sciences and a Master's degree in Public Health from Imperial College London, Iram is a highly qualified and accomplished writer from Srinagar, India. Over the course of a year, she has acquired multiple writing certifications, focusing on health sciences and research studies. Prior to joining Kidadl, Iram gained valuable experience working as a content writer for Indian firms and interning at a New York-based company. Her expertise and passion for writing shine through in her ability to create compelling content across a variety of topics.

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