Eurasian Sparrowhawk
Accipiter nisus
A quick, agile hunter of small birds, the Sparrowhawk often dashes through wooded areas or gardens in pursuit of its prey. Males are smaller, with blue-grey upperparts and orangey bars on the chest; females are bigger and more brownish. Though not regularly seen on Lihou, individuals are sometimes seen.
- Habitat: Woodland edges, farmland hedgerows, gardens; occasionally visits coastal scrub.
- When to See: Potentially year-round
- Diet / Food: Mainly small birds, occasionally small mammals or insects.
- Length: 28–38 cm