About the Grey Falcon
The grey falcon is a medium-sized falcon native to Australia, possibly the rarest. It is uncommon throughout its range and is currently classified as Vulnerable.
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The species has mainly grey upperparts and white underparts, darker on the tips of the flight feathers and with a yellow cere. Young birds are darker. Adults have a body length of 30–45 cm and a wingspan of 85–95 cm, and weight 350–600 g. Females are larger. The call of the grey falcon consists of hoarse chattering, clucking and whining sounds, similar to the peregrine falcon but slower and deeper. Calls include a loud, slow "kek-kek-kek" or "kak-ak-ak-ak".
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Where it lives
When to see it
Peak activity in September · a variable species across most of its range
Easily confused with
Oriental HobbyFalco severusAdults are rich orange-red below, bluish-grey above with a black hood and pale throat.
Sooty FalconFalco concolorThis is an elegant bird of prey, 32–37 cm long with a 78–90 cm wingspan.
Fox KestrelFalco alopexIt is a large, slender kestrel with long, narrow wings and tail.
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