(macheiramphus alcinus)
The Bat Hawk, as its name suggests, is a raptor which specialises in hunting bats. It is uncommon and mostly crepuscular, roosting in thick foliage during the day. This bird surprised us early one morning when we were out searching for the Pel's Fishing Owl in the woods by Shakawe Lodge. It perched for a minute or so on one of the big trees then was gone.
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My name is Greg Lederle and I run a lodge in Madikwe Game Reserve in the North West Province. I wanted to add a comment to inform you that we saw a Bat Hawk this morning here in the reserve. It is quite a way from its range and I unfortunately did not have my camera but I am heading back into the area to see if I can find it again. It was roosting in the early morning out in the open on a dead tree so it afforded all the opportunity for a perfect shot but...!!!
