An aerial assassin | Life in the Air

A sparrowhawk's incredible acceleration and agility enable it to hug the contours and fly though the smallest gaps to sneak up on its prey.

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Clip Info
  • Clip length: 2'43''
  • Broadcast year: 2021
Curriculum Connection
  • Biology | Ecology | Adaptations, interdependence and competition | Adaptations
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Licence: ERA Licence required

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UK only
Staff and students of licensed education establishments only
Cannot be adapted

Content
  • Provider: BBC
  • Channel: BBC Two
  • Programme: Life in the Air
  • Episode: Masters of the sky
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