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| Shikra Accipiter badius dussumieri
- Adult male |
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| Photographer : | © Trishant Simlai |
| Location : | Ranthambore National Park, Rajasthan,India |
| Date : |
5 May 2006 |
| English synonyms: | Asian Shikra, Little Banded Goshawk, Little Banded Sparrowhawk, Indian Sparrowhawk, Northern Shikra, Shikra Goshawk, Indian Shikra (dussumieri), Iranian Shikra (cenchroides), Ceylon Shikra |
| Bird Family : | Accipitrinae - Hawks, Bazas, Honey-buzzards, Eagles, Kites, Vultures, Harriers & Buzzards |
| Bird Group : | CICONIIFORMES |
| Red Data Status : | Least Concern |
| Remarks : | On that hot summer afternoon, this bird made full use of the stream flowing by. It continued resting in the water even when approached. - TS |
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