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File:Shikra (Tachyspiza badia) in Little Rann of Kutch, Gujarat, India DSCN8550 01.jpg

Shikra

Shikra

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The Shikra is a small, widespread raptor found across Africa and Asia, recognized by its relatively short, rounded wings and long tail. It's often found in varied habitats, including urban areas.
Where to spot
Very common and widespread across sub-Saharan Africa, the Middle East, and South Asia. It adapts to a variety of habitats, including open woodlands, cultivated land, and even city parks.
How to spot
Look for its characteristic 'flap-flap-glide' flight pattern. It often perches conspicuously on telephone poles or exposed branches. Listen for its distinctive repetitive 'kip-kip-kip' call.
When to spot
Active throughout the day. Often seen soaring, hunting, or perched prominently on trees or wires, particularly in the morning and late afternoon.
File:Shikra (Tachyspiza badia) in Little Rann of Kutch, Gujarat, India DSCN8550 01.jpg
File:Shikra (Tachyspiza badia) in Little Rann of Kutch, Gujarat, India DSCN8550 02.jpg
File:Shikra (Tachyspiza badia) in Little Rann of Kutch, Gujarat, India DSCN8550 03.jpg
File:Shikra (Tachyspiza badia) in Little Rann of Kutch, Gujarat, India DSCN8550 01.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Shikra (Tachyspiza badia) in Little Rann of Kutch, Gujarat, India DSCN8550 02.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Shikra (Tachyspiza badia) in Little Rann of Kutch, Gujarat, India DSCN8550 03.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
In some parts of its range, the Shikra has been traditionally used in falconry due to its agility and effectiveness in catching small birds and rodents.
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