Imitator Sparrowhawk
Imitator Sparrowhawk
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The Imitator Sparrowhawk is a rare and striking raptor, named for its remarkable mimicry of the Grey-headed Goshawk. It's a secretive inhabitant of rainforests in the Solomon Islands.
Where to spot
Found in the Solomon Islands (Bougainville, Choiseul, Santa Isabel, Kolombangara), primarily in tropical moist lowland and montane forests.
How to spot
Extremely difficult to observe. Focus on dense forest interiors and listen for calls, as visual sightings are often fleeting and require extreme patience and stealth.
When to spot
Observations are very rare due to its elusiveness and habitat. Likely active during daylight hours, but requires dedicated searching.
Where to spot
Found in the Solomon Islands (Bougainville, Choiseul, Santa Isabel, Kolombangara), primarily in tropical moist lowland and montane forests.
How to spot
Extremely difficult to observe. Focus on dense forest interiors and listen for calls, as visual sightings are often fleeting and require extreme patience and stealth.
When to spot
Observations are very rare due to its elusiveness and habitat. Likely active during daylight hours, but requires dedicated searching.
Its 'mimicry' of the larger Grey-headed Goshawk is thought to be a form of Batesian mimicry, where the smaller, less dangerous bird gains protection by looking like a more formidable predator.
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