Black Sparrowhawk
Black Sparrowhawk · BirdGacha
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Illustration · not to scale
⚔️ Ecological Combat Rationale
Apex raptor equipped with razor-sharp talons and curved beak, applying devastating dive kinetic energy (ATK 76).
Dense plumage insulation and vigilant aerial positioning reducing ground strike vulnerability (DEF 47).
* These descriptions interpret game abilities, not measured physical strength. Generated scores use body mass, rarity and balancing rules; legacy cards retain manual values.
How to identify
Detailed field marks are not yet available. Use the linked sources to confirm an identification.
Similar species
Species-specific comparison notes are not yet available. Related birds below are not necessarily lookalikes.
Calls & songs
A playable recording is not currently available for this species.
🌍 Range & Habitat
2 · Subspecies & regional ranges
- Astur melanoleucus temminckii
Liberia to n Angola
- Astur melanoleucus melanoleucus
Sudan and Ethiopia through e Africa to South Africa
Frequently asked questions
What is its scientific name?
Astur melanoleucus
Which family does it belong to?
Kites, Hawks, Eagles (Accipitridae)
Where is it found?
Africa: widespread
Sources & credits
📖 Open Full Article on Wikipedia- IOC World Bird List 15.2 ↗
- AVONET ↗
- Bird illustration credits ↗ · huashu-bird-sticker · PolyForm-Shield-1.0.0
- Illustration reference ↗ · Clint Lawrence · All rights reserved
