Höhlenweihe
Polyboroides typus
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Least Concern
Flügelspannweite
88,6 cm
Gewicht
700,3333333333334 g
Familie
Accipitridae
Ordnung
Accipitriformes
Über uns
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Flügelspannweite | 88,6 cm | 34.9 in |
| Gewicht | 700,3333333333334 g | 24.70 oz |
Habitat & Range
Erhaltungsstatus
Least Concern
IUCN Red List
Verhalten & Brutverhalten
Nistverhalten
Incubation: 35 days. Fledging: 45-55 days.
Gelegegröße
1-3
Taxonomie
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Ordnung | Accipitriformes (Habichtartige) |
| Familie | Accipitridae (Habichte, Adler und Milane) |
| Genus | Polyboroides |
| Arten | 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
Höhlenweihe has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Vorhanden
Not recorded
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External Databases
Häufig gestellte Fragen
Is the Höhlenweihe endangered?
The Höhlenweihe has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Höhlenweihe nest?
Incubation: 35 days. Fledging: 45-55 days.
How big is the Höhlenweihe?
The Höhlenweihe has a wingspan of 88.6 cm, weight of 700.3333333333334 g.
What order and family does the Höhlenweihe belong to?
The Höhlenweihe (Polyboroides typus) belongs to the order Accipitriformes and the family Accipitridae.
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