About the African Harrier-Hawk
The African harrier-hawk, harrier hawk or gymnogene is a bird of prey. It is about 60–66 centimetres (24–26 in) in length. It breeds in most of Africa south of the Sahara. The only other member of the genus is the allopatric Madagascar harrier-hawk.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Accipitriformes |
| Family | Hawks, Eagles, and Kites (Accipitridae) |
| Species | Polyboroides typus |
| Species Codes | afhhaw1, AHHA, AFHH |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the African Harrier-Hawk belong to?
The African Harrier-Hawk (Polyboroides typus) belongs to the Hawks, Eagles, and Kites family (Accipitridae), in the order Accipitriformes.
How can I identify the African Harrier-Hawk?
The African harrier-hawk, harrier hawk or gymnogene is a bird of prey. It is about 60–66 centimetres (24–26 in) in length. It breeds in most of Africa south of the Sahara. The only other member of the genus is the allopatric Madagascar harrier-hawk....
Where can I report a African Harrier-Hawk sighting?
You can log sightings of African Harrier-Hawk on eBird (ebird.org) using species code afhhaw1, or on iNaturalist.
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