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Oriental hobby ( Inglês )

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The Oriental hobby (Falco severus) is a species of falcon typically 27–30 cm long. It can be found in the northern parts of the Indian Subcontinent, across the eastern Himalayas and ranges southwards through Indochina to Australasia.[2] It has been recorded as a vagrant from Malaysia.

Diet and habitats

The Oriental hobby feeds mainly on insects and birds, and has in rare instances been observed as catching bats.[3] Its typical habitats are lowland forested areas and woodland. It nests in used nest of other birds either in trees, on building ledges or on cliffs.

Identification

Adult is rich chestnut below, bluish-grey above with a black hood and pale throat. Juvenile has black streaks on its rufous chest and has a mottled back.

References

  1. ^ BirdLife International (2016). "Falco severus". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2016: e.T22696470A93565954. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2016-3.RLTS.T22696470A93565954.en. Retrieved 12 November 2021.
  2. ^ Birding-Aus Mailing List Archives
  3. ^ Mikula, P.; Morelli, F.; Lučan, R. K.; Jones, D. N.; Tryjanowski, P. (2016). "Bats as prey of diurnal birds: a global perspective". Mammal Review. 46 (3): 160–174. doi:10.1111/mam.12060.

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Oriental hobby: Brief Summary ( Inglês )

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The Oriental hobby (Falco severus) is a species of falcon typically 27–30 cm long. It can be found in the northern parts of the Indian Subcontinent, across the eastern Himalayas and ranges southwards through Indochina to Australasia. It has been recorded as a vagrant from Malaysia.

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