Common name:
Eurasian Sparrowhawk
Ladakhi name:
Cheetha, Chiptha
Scientific name:
Accipiter nisus
Order:
Accipitriformes
Family:
Accipitridae
fun facts:
The Eurasian Sparrowhawk has different looking sexes.
It is a summer visitor to Ladakh, spending non-breeding time here.
It can be spotted singly over orchards, bush country and tree plantation areas up to 5000 m.
Bird Club Contributor:
Rigzen Nurboo, Nubra
