Australian Hobby

Caracaras, Falcons 👁 241 views Updated 2026-11-01

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

Overview

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

Scientific Classification

Genus: Falco; binomial: Falco longipennis; authority: Swainson, 1838.

Distribution

Breeding range: Australasia. Non-breeding range: to s, se New Guinea, New Britain (se Bismarck Arch.) and New Caledonia.

Conservation Status

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

Remarks

No additional remarks recorded.

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