It has adapted well to urban environments and is a delightful bird to watch as it glides into trees, often hanging upside down as it looks for prey inside other birds’ nests.
The other day I was watching two of them courting above our house and noticed how their usually yellow faces were flushed pink.
Apparently, this is a characteristic of this hawk during mating season.
It almost looked like the bird was blushing!
Another interesting fact about the African Harrier Hawk is that it has double-jointed legs and can bend them in the opposite direction as it digs around inside nests looking for food.
A number of my friends have commented on these interesting raptors and how they enjoy seeing them around their homes.
Keep an eye out, and you may be lucky to spot one too.
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