Bat Hawk
Macheiramphus alcinus
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<birdfyi-bird slug="macheiramphus-alcinus"></birdfyi-bird>The Bat Hawk (Macheiramphus alcinus) is a bird species in the family Accipitridae (hawks, eagles & kites), within the order Accipitriformes (hawks & eagles). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 72 cm and a weight of 625 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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About
The Bat Hawk is a medium-sized raptor found across sub-Saharan Africa and parts of Southeast Asia, inhabiting forest edges and open woodland near water. It is specially adapted for crepuscular hunting, with large eyes and a remarkably wide gape that allows it to swallow bats and swifts whole in flight. Its dark brown plumage and swift, agile flight make it well-suited to hunting in dim light at dusk and dawn.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 72.0 cm | 28.3 in |
| Weight | 625.0 g | 22.05 oz |
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: PL. Incubation: 48 days. Fledging: 67 days.
Clutch Size
1-2
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Accipitriformes (Hawks & Eagles) |
| Family | Accipitridae (Hawks, Eagles & Kites) |
| Genus | Macheiramphus |
| Species | Macheiramphus alcinus |
Names in Other Languages
| Language | Name |
|---|---|
| Arabic | باز خفاش |
| French | Milan des chauves-souris |
| German | Fledermausaar |
| Indonesian | elang kelalawar |
| Japanese | コウモリダカ |
| Portuguese | gavião-morcegueiro |
| Russian | Широкоротый коршун |
| Spanish | milano murcielaguero |
| Thai | เหยี่ยวค้างคาว |
| Turkish | Yarasa şahini |
Distribution
Bat Hawk has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Accipitridae family