Oriental Hobby

Caracaras, Falcons 👁 50 views Updated 2026-11-01

Oriental Hobby (<em>Falco severus</em>) is a species of Caracaras, Falcons (<em>Falconidae</em>) in the order Falcons and Allies.

Overview

Oriental Hobby (Falco severus) is a species of Caracaras, Falcons (Falconidae) in the order Falcons and Allies.

Scientific Classification

Genus: Falco; binomial: Falco severus; authority: Horsfield, 1821.

Distribution

Breeding range: the Oriental Region and Australasia.

Conservation Status

This taxon is listed as Extant (living) in the IOC World Bird List.

Remarks

Includes papuanus; treat as monotypic (Beehler & Pratt 2016).

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