Amur Falcon
Falco amurensis
Points
15
per confirmed sighting
BirdConservation status: Least ConcernUncommon to spot
birds • Falconidae
Amur Falcon.
A
Falco amurensis
Category
birds
Family
Falconidae
Size
Body mass: approximately 142 g (EltonTraits).
Points
15 pts
A closer look
Field notes for spotting, identifying and understanding amur falcon in its natural range.
Overview
How to identify it
Habitat
EltonTraits foraging-strata profile: ground foraging 40%, understorey foraging 20%, mid-level vegetation 20%, aerial foraging 20%.
Diet
EltonTraits diet profile: invertebrates 60%; endothermic vertebrates 20%; ectothermic vertebrates 20%.
Behaviour
When to look
Not classified as primarily nocturnal in EltonTraits.
Where to see it
South Africa
MalawiSafety and etiquette
Observe from a safe distance and never handle or feed wildlife.
Verification and sources
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