Long-tailed Hawks
Birds of Prey ... The Sport of Falconry
The Long-tailed Hawk (Urotriorchis macrourus) is a bird of prey ithat inhabits the rainforests of western and central Africa. It has a wingspan of 0.90 m and can stand a total length of 0.60 m, including the tail of 0.30 cm.
It mostly feeds on squirrels and small birds. It also hunts chickens in the villages close to the forest. Its hunting tactics consist of breaking the neck of its prey.
Most breeding activity occurs between Jul y -August, when the pair build a nest on a high tree.
High Quality Species Photos, Videos and/or Articles Contributions are welcome! Click here to upload articles and images.
Please Note: The images on this page are the sole property of the photographers (unless marked as Public Domain). Please contact the photographers directly with respect to any copyright or licensing questions. Thank you.
The Avianweb strives to maintain accurate and up-to-date information; however, mistakes do happen. If you would like to correct or update any of the information, please send us an e-mail. THANK YOU!
