Kites, Old World Vultures, Eagles, and Hawks
Dwarf Sparrowhawk
Tachyspiza nanus
LCLeast Concern Endemic to Indonesia
- Family
- Kites, Old World Vultures, Eagles, and Hawks (Accipitridae)
- Order
- Accipitriformes
Overview
The dwarf sparrowhawk (Tachyspiza nanus), also known as the small sparrowhawk, is a species of bird of prey in the family Accipitridae. It was formerly placed in the genus Accipiter.
It is endemic to Indonesian islands of Sulawesi and Buton. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist montane forests and to a lesser degree lowland forests.
Summary from Wikipedia, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Range and habitat
Montane forest of Sulawesi.
Range description: AviList Global Avian Checklist.
Sources and further reading
- Wikipedia: Dwarf sparrowhawk
- eBird: sightings, maps and photos
- xeno-canto: sound recordings
- Birds of the World: full species account (subscription)
- BirdLife DataZone: status and threats
- IUCN Red List (threat status)
- AviList global checklist (taxonomy)
Last updated September 29, 2026.
