Merlin vs Australian Hobby
Falco columbarius verglichen mit Falco longipennis
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Merkmal | Merlin | Australian Hobby |
|---|---|---|
| Wissenschaftlicher Name | Falco columbarius | Falco longipennis |
| Ordnung | Falconiformes | Falconiformes |
| Familie | Falconidae | Falconidae |
| Erhaltungsstatus | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Länge | — | — |
| Flügelspannweite | 39,9 cm (15.7 in) | 51,0 cm (20.1 in) |
| Gewicht | 193,0 g (6.81 oz) | 255,5 g (9.01 oz) |
| Ernährung | -- | -- |
| Gelegegröße | 3-6 | 2-4 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Erhaltungsstatus
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.