The Shikra (Accipiter badius) is a small
bird of prey in the family
Accipitridae which also includes many other diurnal
raptors such as
eagles,
buzzards and
harriers. The Shikra is a widespread resident breeder throughout south
Asia and sub-
Saharan Africa. It nests in trees, building a new nest each year. It lays 3-7 eggs. This bird is a small raptor (26-30cm) with short broad wings and a long tail, both adaptations to fast manoeuvring. The normal flight of this species is a characteristic "flap – flap – glide".
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