Tachyspiza minulla Little Sparrowhawk Kleinsperwer
Modimolle, Jun 2025
A breeding resident. The most frequently recorded Accipiter in the Waterberg, it occurs widely but sparsely, both across the Waterberg and in the surrounding thorn savanna (52% in, 48% out; recorded in 22% of the Waterberg pentads); frequents woodland, favouring areas with tall, dense trees; secretive and easily overlooked, its presence is usually detected by hearing its twittering call; occurs singly, in pairs while breeding. Breeds during early summer.
A breeding resident. The most frequently recorded Accipiter in the Waterberg, it occurs widely but sparsely, both across the Waterberg and in the surrounding thorn savanna (52% in, 48% out; recorded in 22% of the Waterberg pentads); frequents woodland, favouring areas with tall, dense trees; secretive and easily overlooked, its presence is usually detected by hearing its twittering call; occurs singly, in pairs while breeding. Breeds during early summer.
Modimolle, Jan 2018
Modimolle, Jun 2021
immature
immature
Modimolle, May 2019
Modimolle, Mar 2020
juvenile
juvenile
Modimolle, Aug 2014
Modimolle, Jan 2017
Modimolle, Oct 2013