Grey Falcon

Falco hypoleucos

Grey Falcon (Falco hypoleucos) — Birds of Prey of Australia & Oceania.

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The Grey Falcon (Falco hypoleucos) is a member of the Falconidae family found in Australia & Oceania. Adults weigh 457 g. The IUCN Red List lists it as Vulnerable.

Conservation status

IUCN Red List

VU Vulnerable

Facing a high risk of extinction in the wild.

Where it fits

Class Aves
Order Falconiformes
Family Falconidae Caracaras, Falcons
Genus Falco
Species hypoleucos

Where it lives

Inland Australia

Australia & Oceania

Quick facts

Weight: 457 g
Diet: Vertebrate hunters
Family: Falconidae
Order: Falconiformes
Habitat: Woodland

How to identify

Similar birds

Least Concern

Biology & behaviour

Diet

The Grey Falcon preys mainly on other vertebrates.

Behaviour

A bird of open woodland, it is highly aerial, spending much of its time on the wing.

Migration

The Grey Falcon is partially migratory: some populations move with the seasons while others stay resident year-round.

The Grey Falcon (Falco hypoleucos) is a species of bird in the Falconidae family, part of the order Falconiformes. It is found across Australia & Oceania. Its distribution covers AU inland Australia.

It is a large bird. Adults weighs around 457 g, with a wing length of about 30.7 cm and a tail of around 14.5 cm.

It is classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List and is a focus of conservation concern. Vulnerable species face a high risk of extinction in the wild if pressures continue.

Its mapped global range covers an estimated 5.4 million km².

Frequently asked questions

How big is the Grey Falcon?

The Grey Falcon is a large bird that weighs around 457 g.

Where does the Grey Falcon live?

The Grey Falcon is found across Australia & Oceania with a range covering AU inland Australia, where it favours woodland, forest and well-treed country.

What family does the Grey Falcon belong to?

The Grey Falcon (Falco hypoleucos) belongs to the Falconidae family, in the order Falconiformes.

What does the Grey Falcon eat?

The Grey Falcon preys mainly on other vertebrates.

Does the Grey Falcon migrate?

The Grey Falcon is partially migratory: some populations move with the seasons while others stay resident year-round.

Is the Grey Falcon endangered?

It is classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List and is a focus of conservation concern Vulnerable species face a high risk of extinction in the wild if pressures continue.

How large is the Grey Falcon's range?

The Grey Falcon has a mapped global range of about 5.4 million km².