Gymnogène d'Afrique
Polyboroides typus
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<birdfyi-bird slug="polyboroides-typus"></birdfyi-bird>The Gymnogène d'Afrique (Polyboroides typus) is a bird species in the family Accipitridae (hawks, eagles & kites), within the order Accipitriformes (hawks & eagles). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 88.6 cm and a weight of 700.3 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Envergure | 88,6 cm | 34.9 in |
| Poids | 700,3333333333334 g | 24.70 oz |
Habitat & Range
Statut de conservation
Comportement et reproduction
Nidification
Incubation: 35 days. Fledging: 45-55 days.
Taille de la couvée
1-3
Taxonomie
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Ordre | Accipitriformes (Hawks & Eagles) |
| Famille | Accipitridae (Hawks, Eagles & Kites) |
| Genus | Polyboroides |
| Espèces | 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
Gymnogène d'Afrique has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Foire aux questions
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Accipitridae family