Collared Sparrowhawk (Accipiter cirrocephalus) immature

Photo of Collared Sparrowhawk

Collared Sparrowhawk

At this age, these birds are difficult to tell from a Brown Goshawk Accipiter fasciatus of similar age. This bird has a slightly forked tail, whereas the Brown Goshawk tail is more rounded. It also has thinner legs than the Brown Goshawk.

File Name: 2006-04-05_6437   Date/Time: 2006-04-05
Location: Baldwin Swamp Conservation Park, Bundaberg, Queensland, Australia.