Amur Falcon

Amur Falcon

Falco amurensis

Least Concern
Envergadura
46,8 cm
Peso
137,75 g
Família
Falconidae
Ordem
Falconiformes

Sobre

The Amur Falcon is a slender migratory raptor with a 46.8 cm wingspan and weighing around 138 grams. It breeds in eastern Asia and undertakes one of the longest migrations of any falcon, wintering in southern Africa. It feeds largely on insects caught on the wing.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Envergadura 46,8 cm 18.4 in
Peso 137,75 g 4.86 oz

Habitat & Range

Estado de conservação

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Comportamento e reprodução

Nidificação

Nest type: CV,O. Incubation: 28-30 days. Fledging: 30 days.

Tamanho da postura

2-6

Taxonomia

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Ordem Falconiformes (Falcons)
Família Falconidae (Falcons & Caracaras)
Genus Falco
Espécies Falco amurensis

Distribution

Amur Falcon has been recorded in 4 countries.

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Presente Not recorded
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Perguntas frequentes

Is the Amur Falcon endangered?
The Amur Falcon has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Amur Falcon nest?
Nest type: CV,O. Incubation: 28-30 days. Fledging: 30 days.
How big is the Amur Falcon?
The Amur Falcon has a wingspan of 46.8 cm, weight of 137.75 g.
What order and family does the Amur Falcon belong to?
The Amur Falcon (Falco amurensis) belongs to the order Falconiformes and the family Falconidae.

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