LITTLE BLUE DARTER

Accipiter striatus

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Accipiter striatus Vieillot 1808

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Behavior

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Alaine Camfield
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Sharp-shinned hawks are territorial during the breeding season. They deter intruders by calling, chasing and attacking. They are usually solitary, but can sometimes be found in small groups while migrating. Most North American populations are migratory; some fly distances of more than 1500 km. They leave their breeding grounds in August and return in March.

Sharp-shinned hawks show diurnal behavior patterns. Except while migrating, they usually fly below the canopy, using their tail to steer while in flight. (Bildstein and Meyer, 2000; Campbell et al., 1990; Snyder and Snyder, 1991)

Home Range

Their home range is usually between 0.9 and 2.8 square km. (Bildstein and Meyer, 2000)

Communication and Perception

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Alaine Camfield
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Sharp-shinned hawks are usually quite silent. They vocalize more frequently during the breeding season. Their alarm calls sound like “kek-kek-kek” or “kik-kik-kik.” Males make a “kip…kip” or “kew kew kew” call when approaching the nest, and females reply with a “keeeep.” Females and nestlings also make “eee” calls. (Bildstein and Meyer, 2000; Snyder and Snyder, 1991)