African Hobby vs Black Falcon
Falco cuvierii compared with Falco subniger
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | African Hobby | Black Falcon |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Falco cuvierii | Falco subniger |
| Order | Falconiformes | Falconiformes |
| Family | Falconidae | Falconidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 45.3 cm (17.8 in) | 75.0 cm (29.5 in) |
| Weight | 178.25 g (6.29 oz) | 725.25 g (25.58 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 2-4 | 1-5 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
African Hobby
Least Concern
Black Falcon
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.
Black Falcon
The Black Falcon is a large, uniformly dark-brown to blackish raptor with a streamlined build and long, pointed wings adapted for high-speed aerial pursuit. It is endemic to Australia, inhabiting open plains, lightly timbered grasslands, and arid scrublands, particularly in the interior. It hunts birds and large insects with remarkable speed and agility, often taking prey in flight.