Collared Sparrow Hawk (Accipiter cirrocephalus)

✨ Key Features

• Small raptor with fine barred chest

• Yellow eye (adults)

• Long tail and short rounded wings

• Fast, agile flight through trees

🌏 Habitat

Found across Australia, especially in:

• Woodlands

• Forest edges

• Suburban areas

Often seen:

• Darting through trees or perched quietly before striking

⚡ What Makes It Special

A highly agile hunter that chases small birds at speed through dense vegetation.

🧠 Summary

A small, fast-moving hawk with a barred chest, built for quick pursuit through trees.