African Hobby
Falco cuvierii
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Least Concern
पंखों का फैलाव
45.3 cm
वजन
178.25 g
कुल
Falconidae
गण
Falconiformes
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के बारे में
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.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| पंखों का फैलाव | 45.3 cm | 17.8 in |
| वजन | 178.25 g | 6.29 oz |
Habitat & Range
संरक्षण स्थिति
Least Concern
IUCN Red List
व्यवहार और प्रजनन
घोंसला बनाना
Nest type: O. Incubation: 30 days. Fledging: 30 days.
अंडों की संख्या
2-4
वर्गिकी
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| गण | Falconiformes (Falcons) |
| कुल | Falconidae (Falcons & Caracaras) |
| Genus | Falco |
| प्रजातियां | Falco cuvierii |
Distribution
African Hobby has been recorded in 1 countries.
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उपस्थित
Not recorded
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External Databases
अक्सर पूछे जाने वाले प्रश्न
Is the African Hobby endangered?
The African Hobby has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the African Hobby nest?
Nest type: O. Incubation: 30 days. Fledging: 30 days.
How big is the African Hobby?
The African Hobby has a wingspan of 45.3 cm, weight of 178.25 g.
What order and family does the African Hobby belong to?
The African Hobby (Falco cuvierii) belongs to the order Falconiformes and the family Falconidae.
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