Shikra*
A small raptor....several subspecies
described...African subspecies
widespread in Sub-Saharan Africa.
described...African subspecies
widespread in Sub-Saharan Africa.
Tachyspiza badius sphenurus
(L 11-12")
Near Lake Victoria
26Oct2014
A favorite among falconers
in India and Pakistan.
in India and Pakistan.
*aka Little Banded Goshawk
Training a hawk is arduous,
requiring patience, attention to
detail and an inner calm.
requiring patience, attention to
detail and an inner calm.
(Patrick Barkham)
© Ben F. King
Macaulay
Library
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Tachyspiza in Greek meansl fast
hawk; badius in Latin means
chestnut-colored; sphenurus is
Greek for wedge-tail.
hawk; badius in Latin means
chestnut-colored; sphenurus is
Greek for wedge-tail.
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