BirdUp · Species
Black Falcon
Falco subnigerGray, GR, 1843
Endemic
- Order
- FALCONIFORMES
- Family
- Falconidae
- Genus
- Falco
- Commonness
- Endemic
- Best seen
- Year-round
01 · Identification
How to tell it apart
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
02 · Where
Where to find it
- Breeding range
- Australia (except Tasmania)
03 · When
When to look
Months this species is recorded across its Australian range.
- Jan
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05 · Behaviour
Habits and haunts
06 · Gallery
Plumage up close
6 photos
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