Milan des chauves-souris

Milan des chauves-souris

Macheiramphus alcinus

Least Concern
Envergure
72,0 cm
Poids
625,0 g
Famille
Accipitridae
Ordre
Accipitriformes

À propos

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
Envergure 72,0 cm 28.3 in
Poids 625,0 g 22.05 oz

Habitat & Range

Statut de conservation

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Comportement et reproduction

Nidification

Nest type: PL. Incubation: 48 days. Fledging: 67 days.

Taille de la couvée

1-2

Taxonomie

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Ordre Accipitriformes (Hawks & Eagles)
Famille Accipitridae (Hawks, Eagles & Kites)
Genus Macheiramphus
Espèces 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

Milan des chauves-souris has been recorded in 1 countries.

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Présent Not recorded
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Foire aux questions

Is the Milan des chauves-souris endangered?
The Milan des chauves-souris has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Milan des chauves-souris nest?
Nest type: PL. Incubation: 48 days. Fledging: 67 days.
How big is the Milan des chauves-souris?
The Milan des chauves-souris has a wingspan of 72.0 cm, weight of 625.0 g.
What order and family does the Milan des chauves-souris belong to?
The Milan des chauves-souris (Macheiramphus alcinus) belongs to the order Accipitriformes and the family Accipitridae.

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