Oriental Hobby

Falco severus

Least Concern

The Oriental Hobby is a falconid raptor of open country, forest edges, cliffs, and coasts across the species' regional range. It hunts from fast flight or exposed perches, taking birds, insects, bats, or small mammals. Strong pointed wings, keen eyesight, and bold territorial behavior help it exploit cliffs, trees, grasslands, farms, wetlands, or coastlines depending on the species.

Family

Falconidae

Group

Falcons and Caracaras

Range

Oriental Hobby Range — Resident or seasonal range in open country, forest edges, cliffs, and coasts across the species' regional range

Population

≈ 2M–20M

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