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Shikra

Shikra
Photo: Ravi Vaidyanathan · CC BY 2.5 (via Wikimedia Commons)

The Shikra (Accipiter badius) is a carnivorous bird native to Africa and Asia.

The shikra is a small bird of prey in the family Accipitridae found widely distributed in Asia and Africa where it is also called the little banded goshawk. The African forms may represent a separate species but have usually been considered as subspecies of the shikra. — Wikipedia

Scientific name
Accipiter badius
Class
Bird
Family / order
Accipitridae
Diet
Carnivore
Habitat
Terrestrial
Found in
Africa, Asia
Weight
131 g
Conservation status
Least Concern

What does a Shikra eat?

The shikra is a carnivore, feeding on other animals.

How big is a Shikra?

The shikra weighs around 131 g.

Where do Shikras live?

Shikras are found in Africa and Asia, in terrestrial habitats.

Is the shikra endangered?

The shikra is currently listed as “Least Concern” on the IUCN Red List.

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