African Harrier-Hawk
- Scientific name
- Polyboroides typus
- Family
- Accipitridae
- Conservation status
- Least concern
- Habitat
- Woodland
- Wing shape
- Broad
- Tail shape
- Long
Why it matters
The African Harrier-Hawk, or *Polyboroides typus*, is uniquely adapted for scavenging in difficult-to-reach locations thanks to its highly flexible, double-jointed ankle joints. These raptors are easily identified in the field by their broad, rounded wings and long tail, which provide the maneuverability needed to probe tree cavities and cliff faces for prey.
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