Kites, Old World Vultures, Eagles, and Hawks
Rufous-necked Sparrowhawk
Tachyspiza erythrauchen
NTNear Threatened Endemic to Indonesia
- Family
- Kites, Old World Vultures, Eagles, and Hawks (Accipitridae)
- Order
- Accipitriformes
Overview
The rufous-necked sparrowhawk (Tachyspiza erythrauchen) is a species of bird of prey in the family Accipitridae. It is endemic to the Maluku Islands of Indonesia. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forest and subtropical or tropical moist montane forest. This species was formerly placed in the genus Accipiter.
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Range and habitat
Sources and further reading
- Wikipedia: Rufous-necked 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.
