Bat Hawk

Bat Hawk

Macheiramphus alcinus

Least Concern
翼展
72.0 cm
体重
625.0 g
Accipitridae
Accipitriformes

The Bat Hawk (Macheiramphus alcinus) is a bird species in the family Accipitridae (hawks, eagles & kites), within the order Accipitriformes (hawks & eagles). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 72 cm and a weight of 625 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.

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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
翼展 72.0 cm 28.3 in
体重 625.0 g 22.05 oz

Habitat & Range

保护状况

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

行为与繁殖

筑巢

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

产卵数

1-2

分类学

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

Bat Hawk has been recorded in 1 countries.

出现 Not recorded

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常见问题

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

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