* Small birds: This is their main food source. They hunt a variety of birds, including sparrows, finches, thrushes, starlings, and pigeons.
* Small mammals: They also prey on small mammals like voles, mice, shrews, and even young rabbits.
* Reptiles and amphibians: Occasionally, they may catch lizards, frogs, and snakes.
* Insects: While not their primary food, they will eat large insects like grasshoppers and beetles.
Sparrowhawks typically hunt by perching on a high vantage point and then swooping down to catch their prey in mid-air. They also use their sharp talons to grab prey from trees or bushes.