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Grey Falcon
Falco hypoleucosGould, 1841
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- Order
- FALCONIFORMES
- Family
- Falconidae
- Genus
- Falco
At a glance
The Grey Falcon is a large bird, about 30–45 cm long, listed as Vulnerable and endemic to Australia. It can be seen year-round.
- Size
- 30–45 cm
- Conservation status
- Vulnerable
- Origin
- Endemic
- Best seen
- Year-round
- Commonness
- Rare
01 · Identification
How to tell it apart
What does a Grey Falcon look like?
The Grey Falcon is a large bird, about 30–45 cm long and weighing 336–624 g.
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.
Description · wikipedia · CC BY-SA 4.0
03 · When
When to look
When can you see a Grey Falcon?
The Grey 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 Grey Falcon eat?
The Grey Falcon feeds on terrestrial vertebrates, usually foraging in pairs or alone.
06 · Gallery
Plumage up close
6 photos
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