Australian Hobby
Falco longipennis
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<birdfyi-bird slug="falco-longipennis"></birdfyi-bird>The Australian Hobby (Falco longipennis) is a bird species in the family Falconidae (falcons & caracaras), within the order Falconiformes (falcons). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 51 cm and a weight of 255.5 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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About
The Australian Hobby is a small, fast falcon found throughout Australia in open woodland, grassland, and along rivers. Weighing about 255.5g with a wingspan of 51cm, it has slate-grey upperparts and rufous underparts with dark facial markings. It hunts small birds, large insects, and bats in fast, agile pursuit flights.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 51.0 cm | 20.1 in |
| Weight | 255.5 g | 9.01 oz |
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: O,CV. Incubation: 28-35 days. Fledging: 34-38 days.
Clutch Size
2-4
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Falconiformes (Falcons) |
| Family | Falconidae (Falcons & Caracaras) |
| Genus | Falco |
| Species | Falco longipennis |
Distribution
Australian Hobby has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Falconidae family