It is about 60–66 centimetres (24–26 in) in length. It breeds in most of Africa south of the Sahara. The only other member of the genus is the allopatric Madagascar harrier-hawk (Polyboroides …

A large, grayish, naked-faced hawk with broad wings. The small, bare, yellow (sometimes flushed red) face, white-banded black tail, and underwing pattern distinguish it. The immature is blotchy …

The African harrier-hawk, harrier hawk, or gymnogene (Polyboroides typus) is a bird of prey from Africa. These raptors are adaptable and can live in both urban and rural human-occupied areas. …

While many large birds are struggling to survive in Africa’s rapidly changing ecosystems, the African harrier-hawk isn’t afraid to be different, and this highly adaptable bird has a unique set …

There are two recognized subspecies of the African Harrier-hawk This species has a reversible intertarsal ("knee") joint which can bend backward, as well as forward, enabling the bird to …

One of Africa’s most unique and adaptable birds of prey, known not only for its distinctive appearance but also for its unusual hunting techniques that set it apart from other raptors.

A large grey hawk with black flight feathers and black tail with a bold white central band, bare yellow face (flushes pink-red when excited) and long, flexible yellow legs.

The African harrier-hawk, or gymnogene, is a medium-sized bird of prey, measuring about 60 to 66 centimeters in length. It is distinguished by its pale grey upperparts, head, and breast, while its …

The African Harrier-Hawk is a remarkable raptor species known for its adaptability and distinctive hunting abilities. With a wingspan that can reach up to 140 cm (about 4.6 feet), it is …

The African harrier-hawk, or gymnogene, is a raptor found in sub-Saharan Africa although more common in the tropical West. The harrier-hawk's natural habitat was originally rainforest, forest …