The fact that both sexes of the cuckoo resemble the hawk does not necessarily prove this suggested explanation to be false; but if it be true that the smaller passerine birds are duped by the similarity to the bird of prey, it may be that the cuckoos themselves escape molestation from larger hawks on account of their resemblance to the sparrowhawk.
One farmer recently witnessed a Sparrowhawk take a Fieldfare and was then accosted on the ground by a Buzzard which then stole the prey.
The Sparrowhawk is, without doubt, an experienced falconer 's prospect.
A TV monitor shows recent footage of a nearby sparrowhawk nesting site.
Sparrowhawk accipiter nisus Up to 3 females seen on the trip.