Bat Hawk

Bat Hawk, Macheiramphus alcinus is an unusual, dark, falcon-like hawk, in the Harpiinae subfamily. It is closely related to the Harpy Eagle of South America. It is a crepuscular species, active at dawn and dusk. It is found in Africa as well as Asia.

Behaviour
It is generally overlooked, except during its crepuscular activities; during the day it is usually found roosting at the forest edge, perched on a branch in the shade of the canopy.

Diet
Forages in the twilight with swift, agile flight over forest near caves in search of bats and swiftlets. Captures prey in talons and transfers it to its beak, whence it is swallowed whole.

Calls
A rapidly repeated ki ki ki... or a slow keek keek keek....