Shikra

Accipiter badius

FAMILY ACCIPITRIDAE

(KITES & HARRIERS)

Habitat: Forests, farmland and urban areas

Distribution: Asia and Africa

Diet: Rodents, squirrels, small birds, small reptiles and insects

Distinguishing features: Whitish on the underside with fine rufous bars while the upperparts are grey or brownish, red or orange coloured iris

5-Apr-2014 Shikra Adult Male

Pic: Usha Rajagopalan

16-Sep-2011

Pic: Sujesh S.

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