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ForestCavity nestMedium · 250 g
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Smaller than other falcons, the Australian hobby is relatively slender and long winged. Its plumage varies in colour depending on sex, age and environment with a darker form in humid areas and a lighter form in drier environments. Generally the hobby displays a black cap and mask with a whitish forehead and half-collar. Underparts can be blue-grey or rufous and streaked darker. The cere in adults is a pale yellowish grey, the eye ring is pale blue, the eyes are brown and the feet are dull yellow. Females are larger in size between 34 and 35. Voice: Research undertaken comparing the vocalisations of Australian falcons, found that two structurally distinct calls were emitted when a male hobby was restrained. This included a wide band harmonic vocalisation and a trill-type vocalisation.
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When to see the Australian Hobby
One bar for each month, and every month is filled: this bird is recorded here in all twelve. The wide bar is January, the month with the most records.
Where to see the Australian Hobby
The map shades 4 countries with regular records. Everything unshaded has no records. Countries are listed below the map.
About the Australian Hobby
The Australian hobby, also known as the little falcon, is one of six Australian members of the family Falconidae. This predominantly diurnal bird of prey derives its name 'longipennis' from its long primary wing feathers. It occurs throughout Australia and other neighbouring countries with migrating individuals found on the islands of Indonesia and New Guinea.
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Easily confused with
Rock KestrelFalco rupicolusA slender, medium-sized kestrel, between 30 and 33 centimeters tall.
Red-footed FalconFalco vespertinusIt is a medium-small, long-winged species.
Amur FalconFalco amurensisMales are characteristically dark sooty grey above with rufous thighs and vent.
Side by side: Aplomado Falcon vs Australian Hobby · Australian Hobby vs Rock Kestrel · Australian Hobby vs Red-footed Falcon · Amur Falcon vs Australian Hobby
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