Rufous-breasted Sparrowhawk
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    Rufous-breasted Sparrowhawk

    Accipiter rufiventris

    Birds of Prey
    Least Concern

    Quick Facts

    Mass0.195 kg

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    The rufous-breasted sparrowhawk, also known as the rufous-chested sparrowhawk and as the red-breasted sparrowhawk, is a species of bird of prey in the family Accipitridae. It is found in Angola, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Eritrea, Eswatini, Ethiopia, Kenya, Lesotho, Malawi, Mozambique, Rwanda, South Africa, South Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia, and Zimbabwe.

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    Where to Find

    Top parks for Rufous-breasted Sparrowhawk. Sightings recorded in 6 safari areas total.

    ● Common (500+ sightings)● Occasional (50-499)● Rare (<50)
    Southern Africa
    Koggelfontein workshopsWestern Cape & Garden Route, South Africa
    Rare
    Table Mountain National ParkWestern Cape & Garden Route, South Africa
    Rare
    Table Mountain National Park Marine Protected AreaWestern Cape & Garden Route, South Africa
    Rare
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