African Harrier-hawk
Polyboroides typus
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Least Concern
Wingspan
88.6 cm
Weight
700.3333333333334 g
Family
Accipitridae
Order
Accipitriformes
About
The African Harrier-hawk weighs about 700g and ranges across sub-Saharan Africa. Its double-jointed legs reach deep into tree holes and cliff crevices to extract nestlings and hidden prey.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 88.6 cm | 34.9 in |
| Weight | 700.3333333333334 g | 24.70 oz |
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Least Concern
IUCN Red List
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Incubation: 35 days. Fledging: 45-55 days.
Clutch Size
1-3
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Accipitriformes (Hawks & Eagles) |
| Family | Accipitridae (Hawks, Eagles & Kites) |
| Genus | Polyboroides |
| Species | Polyboroides typus |
Names in Other Languages
| Language | Name |
|---|---|
| French | Gymnogène d'Afrique |
| German | Höhlenweihe |
| Indonesian | Elang harrier afrika |
| Japanese | アフリカチュウヒダカ |
| Korean | 아프리카매 |
| Portuguese | Secretário-pequeno |
| Spanish | aguilucho caricalvo común |
| Vietnamese | Ưng diều hâu châu Phi |
Distribution
African Harrier-hawk has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Present
Not recorded
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External Databases
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the African Harrier-hawk endangered?
The African Harrier-hawk has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the African Harrier-hawk nest?
Incubation: 35 days. Fledging: 45-55 days.
How big is the African Harrier-hawk?
The African Harrier-hawk has a wingspan of 88.6 cm, weight of 700.3333333333334 g.
What order and family does the African Harrier-hawk belong to?
The African Harrier-hawk (Polyboroides typus) belongs to the order Accipitriformes and the family Accipitridae.
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