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Black Falcon
Falco subniger
Black Falcon (Falco subniger) — Birds of Prey of Australia & Oceania.
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The Black Falcon (Falco subniger) is a member of the Falconidae family found in Australia & Oceania. Adults weigh 776 g. The IUCN Red List lists it as Least Concern.
Conservation status
IUCN Red List (opens in a new tab)Widespread and abundant — not currently at risk.
Where it fits
- Class Aves
- Order Falconiformes
- Family Falconidae Caracaras, Falcons
- Genus Falco
- Species subniger
Quick facts
- Weight
- 776 g
- Diet
- Vertebrate hunters
- Family
- Falconidae
- Order
- Falconiformes
- Habitat
- Woodland
How to identify
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Biology & behaviour
Diet
The Black Falcon preys mainly on other vertebrates.
Behaviour
A bird of open woodland, it uses a wide range of foraging strategies.
Migration
The Black Falcon is partially migratory: some populations move with the seasons while others stay resident year-round.
The Black Falcon (Falco subniger) belongs to the Falconidae family of the order Falconiformes. Its range spans Australia & Oceania. Its distribution covers AU Australia (except Tasmania).
It is a large bird. Adults weighs around 776 g, with a wing length of about 37.5 cm and a tail of around 22.5 cm.
The IUCN Red List currently assesses it as Least Concern. That category covers species that remain widespread and reasonably abundant in the wild.
Its mapped global range covers an estimated 5.9 million km².
Frequently asked questions
How big is the Black Falcon?
The Black Falcon is a large bird that weighs around 776 g.
Where does the Black Falcon live?
The Black Falcon is found across Australia & Oceania with a range covering AU Australia (except Tasmania), where it favours woodland, forest and well-treed country.
What family does the Black Falcon belong to?
The Black Falcon (Falco subniger) belongs to the Falconidae family, in the order Falconiformes.
What does the Black Falcon eat?
The Black Falcon preys mainly on other vertebrates.
Does the Black Falcon migrate?
The Black Falcon is partially migratory: some populations move with the seasons while others stay resident year-round.
Is the Black Falcon endangered?
The IUCN Red List currently assesses it as Least Concern That category covers species that remain widespread and reasonably abundant in the wild.
How large is the Black Falcon's range?
The Black Falcon has a mapped global range of about 5.9 million km².
Conservation
Every bird benefits from bird-safe windows, native plants, and keeping cats indoors. Small changes at home add up to real protection.
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