Laggar Falcon
Falco jugger
The Laggar Falcon (Falco jugger) is a rare falcons and caracara found in 5 countries, weighing about 755 g. The laggar falcon, also known as the lugger falcon or jugger, is a mid-sized bird of prey which occurs in the Indian subcontinent from extreme southeastern Iran, southeastern Afghanistan, Pakistan, through India, Nepal, Bhutan, Bangladesh and northwestern Myanmar.
About the Laggar Falcon
The laggar falcon, also known as the lugger falcon or jugger, is a mid-sized bird of prey which occurs in the Indian subcontinent from extreme southeastern Iran, southeastern Afghanistan, Pakistan, through India, Nepal, Bhutan, Bangladesh and northwestern Myanmar.
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Where it lives
When to see it
Best months: January, February, March, August, September, October, November, December, with peak activity in December. It is a winter visitor species across most of its range.
Easily confused with
Quick questions
- What does a Laggar Falcon look like?
- The laggar falcon, also known as the lugger falcon or jugger, is a mid-sized bird of prey which occurs in the Indian subcontinent from extreme southeastern Iran, southeastern Afghanistan, Pakistan, through India, Nepal, Bhutan, Bangladesh and northwestern Myanmar.
- How big is a Laggar Falcon?
- The Laggar Falcon is a large sized bird weighing about 755 g.
- Where can you see a Laggar Falcon?
- The Laggar Falcon occurs in 5 countries, including India, Myanmar (Burma) and Pakistan.
- What birds look similar to a Laggar Falcon?
- The Laggar Falcon is most easily confused with the African Hobby, the Dickinson's Kestrel and the Spotted Kestrel.
- Is the Laggar Falcon endangered?
- The Laggar Falcon is listed as Near Threatened on the IUCN Red List.
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