BirdUp · Species
Black Falcon
Falco subnigerGray, GR, 1843
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- Order
- FALCONIFORMES
- Family
- Falconidae
- Genus
- Falco
At a glance
The Black Falcon is a large bird, about 45–55 cm long, endemic to Australia. It can be seen year-round.
- Size
- 45–55 cm
- Origin
- Endemic
- Best seen
- Year-round
- Commonness
- Endemic
01 · Identification
How to tell it apart
What does a Black Falcon look like?
The Black Falcon is a large bird, about 45–55 cm long and weighing 510–1000 g.
The black falcon is a medium-large falcon that is endemic to Australia. It can be found in all mainland states and territories and yet is regarded as Australia's most under-studied falcon.
Description · wikipedia · CC BY-SA 4.0
03 · When
When to look
When can you see a Black Falcon?
The Black Falcon is present across its Australian range year-round, so it can be seen in any month.
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05 · Behaviour
Habits and haunts
What does a Black Falcon eat?
The Black Falcon feeds on terrestrial vertebrates, usually foraging alone.
06 · Gallery
Plumage up close
6 photos
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