Long-tailed Hawk
Urotriorchis macrourus
Least ConcernAves · Accipitriformes · Accipitridae
About
The long-tailed hawk is an African bird of prey in the family Accipitridae. It is the only member of the genus Urotriorchis.
Fun Fact
Since the tail comprises about 56% of this raptor's total length, this species ties with the cinereous harrier as the raptor with the longest tail relative to its body size.
Quick Facts
Habitat
Occurs in the tropical rainforests of western and central Africa, from Guinea in the west, along the Gulf of Guinea coast south to northern Angola, east to the southern Central African Republic, northern Democratic Republic of Congo, South Sudan and western Uganda.
Diet
Eats squirrels, especially scaly-tailed squirrels, and small birds; it can also hunt chickens in the villages close to the forest.
Lifespan
To be updated
Threats
- Habitat Change
- Human Disturbance