Eurasian Hobby
Falco subbuteo
The adult Eurasian Hobby is a slim falcon of open woodland, farmland, wetlands, and towns with tall trees for nesting. It hunts mainly on the wing, taking dragonflies, beetles, and small birds in fast aerial pursuit. This species is famous for catching swallows and swifts, showing exceptional speed and maneuverability. It is a long-distance migrant, breeding across much of Europe and Asia and wintering mostly in Africa.
- Type
- Wing / Swift
- Conservation status
- LC
Growth chain
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- Eurasian Hobby