Eurasian Hobby
Eurasian Hobby (<em>Falco subbuteo</em>) is a species of Caracaras, Falcons (<em>Falconidae</em>) in the order Falcons and Allies.
Overview
Eurasian Hobby (Falco subbuteo) is a species of Caracaras, Falcons (Falconidae) in the order Falcons and Allies. A slim, long-winged falcon that hunts dragonflies, swallows and bats in breathtaking high-speed aerial chases; a long-distance migrant; nests in old crow nests.
Scientific Classification
Genus: Falco; binomial: Falco subbuteo; authority: Linnaeus, 1758. Typical size: 28-33cm. Average lifespan: 10-15 years.
Distribution
Breeding range: the Palearctic. Non-breeding range: s AF, n OR.
Conservation Status
This taxon is listed as Extant (living) in the IOC World Bird List.
Remarks
No additional remarks recorded.
