Bat Hawk
Bat Hawk
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The Bat Hawk is a unique and specialized raptor found across tropical Africa and Asia, known for its crepuscular to nocturnal hunting habits and large mouth. It primarily preys on bats and swiftlets.
Where to spot
Forest edges, savannas, and cultivated areas near caves, cliffs, or roosting sites of bats and swiftlets, across tropical Africa, Southeast Asia, and New Guinea.
How to spot
Look for its sleek, dark brown to black plumage, prominent yellow eye-ring and cere, and large head. Observe its rapid, agile flight at dusk around bat or swiftlet colonies, often appearing suddenly from the darkness.
When to spot
Primarily at dusk and dawn, sometimes into the night. This is the best time to observe its unique hunting style.
Where to spot
Forest edges, savannas, and cultivated areas near caves, cliffs, or roosting sites of bats and swiftlets, across tropical Africa, Southeast Asia, and New Guinea.
How to spot
Look for its sleek, dark brown to black plumage, prominent yellow eye-ring and cere, and large head. Observe its rapid, agile flight at dusk around bat or swiftlet colonies, often appearing suddenly from the darkness.
When to spot
Primarily at dusk and dawn, sometimes into the night. This is the best time to observe its unique hunting style.
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It has an unusually wide gape, allowing it to snatch bats and swiftlets in mid-air with incredible precision in low light conditions, often targeting them as they emerge from roosts.
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