What is shikra?

commonly known as a small striped Goshawk, Shikra is a small, predatory bird from Africa and Asia. The scientific name of this bird is Accipiter Badius and the International Union for preserving nature (IUCN) is the least concerned. This bird has a very large geographical range and a wide selection of different habitats. The differences between these birds across the range led to six subspecies. According to IUCN, it is estimated that the population of shikra is more than one million. Large figures combined with a huge geographical range, a wide and diverse diet and a habitat means that this species is concerned in the smallest category. This means that it is not considered a serious risk of extinction., And agricultural land, as well as savannas, arid and semi -dry areas and tropical and subtropical areas. These birds can also be found in the areas of human dwellings, even life and hunting in dense cities. Shikra builds a new nest every year, high on trees, although it is not unusual to see how this bird is rottingWall on high buildings in urban areas.

The woman takes responsibility for the incubation eggs, while the male takes care of nesting and hunting; The male brings food back to a woman who cannot leave the nest during incubation. Up to seven eggs are laid and between each day. The egg takes about one month for hatching; The woman then gains only on the basis of hunting, feeding and breeding young.

relatively small raptor, shikra is daily, ie hunting only in daylight. The diet of this bird varies due to its large extent. The prey includes small reptiles, birds, amphibians, invertebrates and mammals. He will also eat youthful larger species of birds and mammals. Shikra, reaching only 12 inches (30 centimeters), is rarely used in serious falconry because it only catches very small prey. However, this species is sometimes used in falconry, as a bird for beginners or newcomers.

shikra is hunting larger predators like they areMartial Eagles and Sparrow Hawks. If this bird is surprised, it can also fall into home cats and dogs. In the natural environment, Shikra is also a source of food for many large carnivorous mammals.

There are six subspecies of recognition. Most of the differences between birds include small localized modifications. Variations include feathers and food preferences. The incubation and breeding of young people have become a shared male and female task between some subspecies.