African Hobby
Falco cuvierii
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<birdfyi-bird slug="falco-cuvierii"></birdfyi-bird>The African Hobby (Falco cuvierii) is a bird species in the family Falconidae (falcons & caracaras), within the order Falconiformes (falcons). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 45.3 cm and a weight of 178.2 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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Hakkında
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Kanat Açıklığı | 45,3 cm | 17.8 in |
| Ağırlık | 178,25 g | 6.29 oz |
Habitat & Range
Koruma Durumu
Davranış & Üreme
Yuvalama
Nest type: O. Incubation: 30 days. Fledging: 30 days.
Kuluçka Büyüklüğü
2-4
Taksonomi
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Takım | Falconiformes (Falcons) |
| Familya | Falconidae (Falcons & Caracaras) |
| Genus | Falco |
| Türler | Falco cuvierii |
Distribution
African Hobby has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Falconidae family