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Sparrowhawk
Sparrowhawk meaning
A Eurasian sparrowhawk, Accipiter nisus, a small, short-winged European hawk that preys on smaller birds. | A Eurasian sparrowhawk, Accipiter nisus, a small, short-winged European hawk that preys on smaller birds. | A female such bird, a male being a musket.
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As one of the largest species of sparrowhawk in the world, the black sparrowhawk measures around 50cm in height, with a wingspan of a metre.
Sparrowhawk is discovered by Ogion the Silent, a powerful mage who takes Sparrowhawk as his apprentice.
Whilst gazing skyward, you may even be lucky enough to spot a kestrel, sparrowhawk or buzzard.
I noticed the Sparrowhawk checking on me before finally giving its stern attention to the Blue Duiker, which he then insisted must leave.
The next thing this sparrowhawk came into the shop after it.
The Sparrowhawk is a small bird of prey that can be found in all kinds of habitats in the UK.
On Sparrowhawk's thirteenth birthday, as a rite of passage, he is given his "true name"—Ged.
Sparrowhawk uses his magic to save his village from Kargish invaders by summoning fog to conceal his village and distract the attackers.