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Black Falcon

Falco subniger

Least Concern
Kanat Açıklığı
75,0 cm
Ağırlık
725,25 g
Familya
Falconidae
Takım
Falconiformes

Hakkında

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
Kanat Açıklığı 75,0 cm 29.5 in
Ağırlık 725,25 g 25.58 oz

Habitat & Range

Koruma Durumu

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Davranış & Üreme

Yuvalama

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

Kuluçka Büyüklüğü

1-5

Taksonomi

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Takım Falconiformes (Falcons)
Familya Falconidae (Falcons & Caracaras)
Genus Falco
Türler Falco subniger

Distribution

Black Falcon has been recorded in 2 countries.

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Mevcut Not recorded
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External Databases

Sık Sorulan Sorular

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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