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The Long-tailed Hawk (''Urotriorchis macrourus'') is a Bird Of Prey in the family Accipitridae which also includes many other diurnal Raptor s such as Kite s, Eagle s and Harrier s. It is the only member of the genus ''Urotriorchis''. This hawk inhabits the Rainforests of western and central Africa . It has a wingspan of 0.90 m and can stand a total length of 0.60 m, including the tail of 0.30 cm. The Long-tailed Hawk primarily eats squirrels and small birds; it can also hunt chickens in the villages close to the forest. Its hunting tactics consist of breaking the neck of its prey. The mating season occurs in July-August, when the pair build a nest on a high tree. Little is known regarding nesting and breeding the young. |
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