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African Harrier-Hawk Polyboroides typus (169)
(Kaalwangvalk)

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Fairly common in the bush, they have double jointed legs which enable them to get into tree holes and nests such as Weaver nests, preying on chicks and mammals.

Other names: Gymnogene, South African Harrier-Hawk

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