鹞 Stroke Order

鹞 (yào) 1. A type of fierce bird resembling an eagle, smaller than an eagle, preying on small birds, commonly referred to as “sparrow hawk” or “hawk.” Sometimes, birds similar to the sparrow hawk, such as kites, are also referred to as sparrow hawks. Example: 翻身的鹞子 (the sparrow hawk turns over). 2. The common name for sparrow hawks, historically known as “鹬子” or “笼脱,” now commonly referred to as “sparrow hawk” (鷂). This bird has a body resembling an eagle, is smaller in size, with a greyish-brown back, and preys on small birds and chicks. Example: - 鹞坊 (an official agency in the Tang Dynasty for raising sparrow hawks) - 鹞琴 (a bamboo dulcimer that makes sound when released on a paper kite) - 鹞雏 (a young sparrow hawk) 3. A general term for various birds in the Accipitridae family belonging to the genus Accipiter, commonly referred to as harriers. Example: - 白尾鹞 (white-tailed harrier) - 鹊鹞 (magpie harrier) - 白头鹞 (white-headed harrier)