A common, mid-sized raptor of forest edge in the lowlands and foothills. Three distinct color morphs occur. The common one has slate-gray above and rufous below, plus all gray and all white morphs. Scans for prey from a perch. Similar to Collared Sparrowhawk and Brown Goshawk, but Variable is larger and lack any rufous collar. Common call, a quick series or regular squeaky calls, “ki-ki-ki-ki-ki-ki-ki-ki-ki!”