Gymnogène d'Afrique
Polyboroides typus
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Least Concern
Envergure
88,6 cm
Poids
700,3333333333334 g
Famille
Accipitridae
Ordre
Accipitriformes
À propos
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
Least Concern
IUCN Red List
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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Présent
Not recorded
countries highlighted
External Databases
Foire aux questions
Is the Gymnogène d'Afrique endangered?
The Gymnogène d'Afrique has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Gymnogène d'Afrique nest?
Incubation: 35 days. Fledging: 45-55 days.
How big is the Gymnogène d'Afrique?
The Gymnogène d'Afrique has a wingspan of 88.6 cm, weight of 700.3333333333334 g.
What order and family does the Gymnogène d'Afrique belong to?
The Gymnogène d'Afrique (Polyboroides typus) belongs to the order Accipitriformes and the family Accipitridae.
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