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Tachyspiza virgata
Basic stats
Diet
Small birds
Habitat
Forest and forest edge
Range
South and Southeast Asia
Clutch size
2–4 eggs (typical for Accipiter)
Incubation period
About 30–35 days (typical for Accipiter)
Size
Small (25–36cm)
Wingspan
~45–65cm
Weight
~100–220g
A small, fast-flying sparrowhawk of forest and forest edge, with rufous-barred underparts, built for agile pursuit of small birds through dense cover.
Generally secretive and easily overlooked, hunting from cover with sudden, fast attacks rather than open soaring.
