Sparrowhawk
The Sparrowhawk is a fast hunter and causes a lot of panic among small birds. While hunting it uses the urban environment of cities and villages. It suddenly appears above a roof top and flies to a tree in which a group of sparrows or tits is hiding. You recognise the Sparrowhawk by its small, rounded wings and long tail.
Scientific name:
Accipiter nisus
Presence in western Europe:
Common