About the Long-tailed Hawk
The long-tailed hawk is an African bird of prey in the family Accipitridae. It is the only member of the genus Urotriorchis.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Accipitriformes |
| Family | Hawks, Eagles, and Kites (Accipitridae) |
| Species | Urotriorchis macrourus |
| Species Codes | lothaw1, LTHA |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Long-tailed Hawk belong to?
The Long-tailed Hawk (Urotriorchis macrourus) belongs to the Hawks, Eagles, and Kites family (Accipitridae), in the order Accipitriformes.
How can I identify the Long-tailed Hawk?
The long-tailed hawk is an African bird of prey in the family Accipitridae. It is the only member of the genus Urotriorchis....
Where can I report a Long-tailed Hawk sighting?
You can log sightings of Long-tailed Hawk on eBird (ebird.org) using species code lothaw1, or on iNaturalist.
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Quick Stats
Accipitriformes
Order
250
Species in Family
55
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