VUVulnerable
Nicobar Sparrowhawk
Accipiter butleri
Declining
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Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Conservation measures underway
Site/area protectionSpecies recoveryLegislation
Other threatened species in ACCIPITRIDAE
Threatened in India
Frequently asked questions
Why is Nicobar Sparrowhawk classified as Vulnerable?
Nicobar Sparrowhawk is classified as Vulnerable because the population is declining and the species faces a high risk of extinction in the medium-term future if current pressures continue, per the IUCN Red List assessment recorded in the SpeciesRadar database.
Where does Nicobar Sparrowhawk live?
Nicobar Sparrowhawk occurs in India. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Nicobar Sparrowhawk?
The main threats to Nicobar Sparrowhawk are 1.1, 2.1, 5.1, and 5.3. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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