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Black Falcon

Falco subniger

Least Concern
Размах крыльев
75,0 cm
Масса
725,25 g
Семейство
Falconidae
Отряд
Falconiformes

О нас

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
Размах крыльев 75,0 cm 29.5 in
Масса 725,25 g 25.58 oz

Habitat & Range

Охранный статус

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Поведение и размножение

Гнездование

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

Размер кладки

1-5

Таксономия

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Отряд Falconiformes (Falcons)
Семейство Falconidae (Falcons & Caracaras)
Genus Falco
Виды Falco subniger

Distribution

Black Falcon has been recorded in 2 countries.

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Присутствует Not recorded
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External Databases

Часто задаваемые вопросы

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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