🌿Native Nature

Bat Hawk

Macheiramphus alcinus

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Chordata ›Class: Aves ›Order: Accipitriformes ›Family: Accipitridae ›Genus: Macheiramphus

About

The bat hawk (Macheiramphus alcinus) is a raptor found in sub-Saharan Africa and south Asia to New Guinea. It is named for its diet, which consists mainly of bats. It requires open space in which to hunt, but will live anywhere from dense rainforest to semi-arid veld.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Bat Hawk?
The scientific name of Bat Hawk is Macheiramphus alcinus.
What is the conservation status of Bat Hawk?
The Bat Hawk has a conservation status of Least Concern.
What kingdom does Bat Hawk belong to?
Bat Hawk belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What phylum does Bat Hawk belong to?
Bat Hawk belongs to the phylum Chordata.
What class does Bat Hawk belong to?
Bat Hawk belongs to the class Aves.
What order does Bat Hawk belong to?
Bat Hawk belongs to the order Accipitriformes.
What family does Bat Hawk belong to?
Bat Hawk belongs to the family Accipitridae.
What genus does Bat Hawk belong to?
Bat Hawk belongs to the genus Macheiramphus.