African Hobby vs Australian Hobby
Falco cuvierii compared with Falco longipennis
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | African Hobby | Australian Hobby |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Falco cuvierii | Falco longipennis |
| Order | Falconiformes | Falconiformes |
| Family | Falconidae | Falconidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 45.3 cm (17.8 in) | 51.0 cm (20.1 in) |
| Weight | 178.25 g (6.29 oz) | 255.5 g (9.01 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 2-4 | 2-4 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
African Hobby
Least Concern
Australian Hobby
About These Birds
African Hobby
The African Hobby is a compact falcon of the Falconidae family, sporting a wingspan of about 45 cm. It is an agile aerial hunter found across sub-Saharan Africa, pursuing insects and small birds with swift, dashing flight.
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.