Besra
Accipiter virgatus
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Least Concern
Wingspan
33.5 cm
Weight
135.625 g
Family
Accipitridae
Order
Accipitriformes
About
The Besra is a small, agile forest hawk found from the Indian subcontinent through Southeast Asia to Taiwan and the Philippines. It has dark grey upperparts, rufous-streaked white underparts, and a distinctive dark throat stripe. It hunts small birds, lizards, and large insects in dense forest understory with quick, maneuverable flight.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 33.5 cm | 13.2 in |
| Weight | 135.625 g | 4.78 oz |
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Least Concern
IUCN Red List
Behavior & Breeding
Clutch Size
2-5
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Accipitriformes (Hawks & Eagles) |
| Family | Accipitridae (Hawks, Eagles & Kites) |
| Genus | Accipiter |
| Species | Accipiter virgatus |
Names in Other Languages
| Language | Name |
|---|---|
| Arabic | باشق بسرى |
| Chinese | 松雀鹰 |
| French | Épervier besra |
| German | Besrasperber |
| Indonesian | Elang-alap besra |
| Japanese | ミナミツミ |
| Portuguese | gavião-besra |
| Russian | Малый перепелятник |
| Spanish | gavilán besra |
| Vietnamese | Ưng bụng hung |
Distribution
Besra has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Present
Not recorded
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External Databases
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Besra endangered?
The Besra has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How big is the Besra?
The Besra has a wingspan of 33.5 cm, weight of 135.625 g.
What order and family does the Besra belong to?
The Besra (Accipiter virgatus) belongs to the order Accipitriformes and the family Accipitridae.
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