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Recordings
Scientific Name
Accipiter nisus
Arabic Name
الباشق
Kuwaiti name
الباز , الواشة
Family
Width
80.0 cm
Length
40.0 cm
Similar species
Information
Uncommon passage migrant and winter visitor. The most frequently seen accipitrine Sparrowhawk in Kuwait.
Where in Kuwait
The female is significantly larger than the male and this species favours wooded areas, so it can be found where there is favourable habitat. Up to 29 were recorded on migration in mid April 2006.
In the world
It has a stable population and an extremely large range encompassing most of Europe and Asia and is one of the most widespread diurnal raptor species. It is a bird-hunting specialist and hunting tactics usually involve surprise attacks. The diet consists almost exclusively of small and medium-sized birds.
Local threats
Indiscriminate shooting.