The Shikra (Accipiter badius) is a small bird of prey in the family Accipitridae found widely distributed in Asia and Africa where it is also called the Little Banded Goshawk. Its a small raptor (26–30 cm long) . The Shikra is found in a range of habitats including forests, farmland and urban areas. They are usually seen singly or in pairs. Males have a red iris while the females have a less red (yellowish orange) iris.
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