Cover image: African Harrier-Hawk by Lia Steen – Shelly Beach, KwaZulu-Natal The African Harrier-Hawk belongs to the family ACCIPITRIDAE (Hawks, Eagles, Vultures, and Kites). The Accipitridae is a family of small to very large birds of prey (Raptors) with strongly hooked bills and variable morphology based on diet. They feed on a range of prey items from insects to medium-sized mammals, with … Continue reading African Harrier-Hawk (Polyboroides typus)