Merlin vs Australian Hobby
Falco columbarius compared with Falco longipennis
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Merlin | Australian Hobby |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Falco columbarius | Falco longipennis |
| Order | Falconiformes | Falconiformes |
| Family | Falconidae | Falconidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 39.9 cm (15.7 in) | 51.0 cm (20.1 in) |
| Weight | 193.0 g (6.81 oz) | 255.5 g (9.01 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 3-6 | 2-4 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Merlin
Least Concern
Australian Hobby
About These Birds
Australian Hobby
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.