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Shikra

Accipiter badius

Description:

26–30 cm long Short broad wings and a long tail In Asia breeds from Iran and Pakistan south to southern India and Sri Lanka and north to Kazakhstan and the far west of China. Range extends eastwards to southern China and Hainan and south to southern Thailand. Northern populations are migratory, wintering from Iran to India and South-East Asia. Vagrants recorded in Malaya and Sumatra.

Habitat:

Forest, woodlands and wooded steppes, cultivated areas and often close to human habitation.


1 species ID suggestions

Liam
Liam 11 months ago
Shikra
Accipiter badius Shikra - BirdForum Opus

2 Comments

Sachin Zaveri
Sachin Zaveri 10 months ago

thanks Liam for ID

India

Lat: 23.06, Long: 70.12

Spotted on Jun 24, 2012
Submitted on Jun 26, 2012

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