It is a female, which are larger than males. Perched on the rim of a wicker basket is a Eurasian sparrow hawk painted approximately life-size. A mallard very similar to this, but reversed, is included in another still life by the artist. This type of adjustment is characteristic of the paintings of Clara Peeters. The head of the bird that emerges from under the aforementioned wing was added after the basket had been painted. There are some pentimenti along the contours of the left wing of the mallard, which was originally larger. As is the case in most paintings by Clara Peeters, the fairly thin paint layers allow this streaky priming to show through in some areas, providing a sense of texture and a luminous, radiant effect. In the light areas of the infrared photo the streaky imprimatura applied in preparation for painting is visible. More underdrawing must exist, but it is not detectable. The infrared image of the painting reveals some underdrawing in the shells, along the contour of the plate (near the signature), in the beaks of some of the birds and in some areas of the rooster’s tail in the background. 10:30, Sparrowhawk catches and eats a pigeon.This painting, together with Still life with Fish, Candle, Artichokes, Crabs and Shrimp, also in the Prado ( P1621), is very likely identical to a picture first documented when it was in the Spanish royal collection in Madrid in 1666. Sparrowhawks belong to the genus Accipiter of the family Accipitridae, order Falconiformes. In China the sparrow–hawk was associated with autumn whilst in ancient Egypt, Greece and the Roman Empire it was a symbol of the powers of the Sun. Once fledged they return to the nest at night. Hatchlings are fed by the female for about a month with food the male brings to the nest. Lays 4–6 brown–speckled eggs brooded for about five weeks. The bill is blue, furnished with bristles at the base, which overhang the nostrils, eyes are bright orange Occasionally the sparrow–hawk also eats mice or large insects. While the male hunts mostly sparrows and tits, the larger female often feeds on larger prey like Starlings or thrushes. Flight consists of series of short wing strokes followed by a glide. Wings are rather pointed, the tail is long and heavily banded. its food consists of insects, small mammals, birds, spiders, reptiles, grasshoppers, crickets, beetles, and caterpillars using its strong talons to catch its prey. Lives in more open areas and builds its nest in hollow trees usually in coniferous woodland. Breeds throughout the North America and Europe and Asia, migrating farther south for the winter. The male feathers are dark on the top and light brown on the breast while the female breast is almost fully white. The male is about 28cm (11in) long, and the female 38cm (15in) long with a wing span of 60–80cm (23–32in). Common in the British Isles, where it inhabits woodlands and farm country, feeding principally on small birds. Photo ©2020 Colin Varndell Click any photo for a larger image Video ©2016–Ī Common bird of prey in woodlands throughout Europe and northern Asia, it is often seen hovering high over its intended prey in open country and at roadside verges. Sparrowhawk - Accipiter nisus Family - Accipitridae Also known as - the Eurasian Sparrowhawk Sparrowhawk - Accipiter nisus, species information page
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