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Black Falcon

Falco subniger

Least Concern
Rentang Sayap
75,0 cm
Berat
725,25 g
Famili
Falconidae
Ordo
Falconiformes

Tentang

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.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Rentang Sayap 75,0 cm 29.5 in
Berat 725,25 g 25.58 oz

Habitat & Range

Status Konservasi

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Perilaku & Berkembang Biak

Bersarang

Nest type: O. Incubation: 34 days. Fledging: 38-49 days.

Ukuran Sarang

1-5

Taksonomi

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Ordo Falconiformes (Falcons)
Famili Falconidae (Falcons & Caracaras)
Genus Falco
Spesies Falco subniger

Distribution

Black Falcon has been recorded in 2 countries.

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Hadir Not recorded
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Pertanyaan yang Sering Diajukan

Is the Black Falcon endangered?
The Black Falcon has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Black Falcon nest?
Nest type: O. Incubation: 34 days. Fledging: 38-49 days.
How big is the Black Falcon?
The Black Falcon has a wingspan of 75.0 cm, weight of 725.25 g.
What order and family does the Black Falcon belong to?
The Black Falcon (Falco subniger) belongs to the order Falconiformes and the family Falconidae.

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