Brown Falcon

Falco berigora

Photographer: Mark Kelly

Description

Distribution

Type:

A medium-sized, versatile falcon with highly variable plumage, from very pale to wholly dark. Has long legs and short toes. One of Australia’s most common raptors, often seen on roadsides and farmlands. Hunts both on the ground and aerially for a large variety of mammals, reptiles, insects, and also carrion.

Fairly common and widespread throughout Australia
Diurnal

Adult

Photographer:  Mark Kelly

Juvenile

Juvenile

Juvenile

Photographer: Angela Jansz

Nestling

Photographer: Peg McDonald

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Wingspan:


~ 100cm 

 Body Length:

~ 100cm

 Weight: 

Male: ~ 1000g

Female: ~ 1200g