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Polihierax semitorquatus
Photo by Mybs
Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park, South Africa

Identification

At only 19-20 cm long this is a tiny raptor.

Distribution

Eastern and southern Africa

Taxonomy

Two subspecies are sometimes recognised: P. s. semitorquatus in southern Africa and P. s. castanotus in eastern Africa.

Habitat

Semi-desert, acacia savanna and open woodland.

Behaviour

Prey consists primarily of large insects and small reptiles.

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