About the Bat Hawk
The Bat Hawk (Macheiramphus alcinus) is a species of bird in the Hawks, Eagles, and Kites family (Accipitridae), within the order Accipitriformes. This family contains 250 recognized species worldwide.
Use the eBird species code bathaw1 when logging sightings in eBird or other citizen science platforms.
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Accipitriformes |
| Family | Hawks, Eagles, and Kites (Accipitridae) |
| Species | Macheiramphus alcinus |
| Species Codes | bathaw1, BAHA |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Bat Hawk belong to?
The Bat Hawk (Macheiramphus alcinus) belongs to the Hawks, Eagles, and Kites family (Accipitridae), in the order Accipitriformes.
How can I identify the Bat Hawk?
The Bat Hawk is a member of the Hawks, Eagles, and Kites family. Check field guides or upload a photo to our AI Bird Identifier for help.
Where can I report a Bat Hawk sighting?
You can log sightings of Bat Hawk on eBird (ebird.org) using species code bathaw1, or on iNaturalist.