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American Kestrel is the name you are looking for, they are sometimes referred to as Sparrow Hawks. If you live in the U.S. it is illegal to own one. Only licensed wildlife rehabilitators, zoos or other educational facilities or falconers can own one legally.

A sparrow hawk is another name for a Kestrel hawk and no you cannot own one without a permit or license.

sparrow hawk?

i think its the same thing...

yes you can.