Birds of the World - Macheiramphus


Bat Hawk (Macheiramphus alcinus anderssoni) Range: AF, OR, AU: widespread in AF, Myanmar to Borneo and New Guinea Muduuma, Uganda
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Rarely seen. Specializes in hunting bats, and is mostly inactive and perched high during the day. White marks around eye might be to appear awake when eyes are shut.

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