Brown Falcon
Falco berigora
The Brown Falcon (Falco berigora) is a uncommon falcons and caracara found in 3 countries, weighing about 587 g. The brown falcon is a relatively large falcon native to Australia and New Guinea.
About the Brown Falcon
The brown falcon is a relatively large falcon native to Australia and New Guinea.
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How to identify it
Adults are usually 40 to 50 cm (16 to 20 in) long. They are found in light and dark forms and a variety of intermediates. Animals typically have red-brown heads with narrow black streaks with a light crown and off-white chin. Wings are a spotted red-brown with dark brown quills. Beaks are light blue/grey; eyes are brown. The falcons make a loud cackle call uttered frequently.
Where it lives
When to see it
The Brown Falcon can be seen all year round, with peak activity in October. It is a resident species across most of its range.
Easily confused with
Quick questions
- How do you identify a Brown Falcon?
- Adults are usually 40 to 50 cm (16 to 20 in) long. Full identification notes are on this page.
- How big is a Brown Falcon?
- The Brown Falcon is a large sized bird weighing about 587 g.
- Where can you see a Brown Falcon?
- The Brown Falcon occurs in 3 countries, including Australia, Papua New Guinea and Indonesia.
- What birds look similar to a Brown Falcon?
- The Brown Falcon is most easily confused with the Prairie Falcon, the Bat Falcon and the Lesser Kestrel.
- Is the Brown Falcon endangered?
- The Brown Falcon is listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
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