Other Names

• Little Falcon

General Description

Upper body and wings blue-grey, underparts red-brown with dark streaks. Face with black patches around the eyes. Tail with square tip. Young birds with dark brown wings and light brown edges on feathers. Body up to 35 cm long.

Biology

Australian Hobbies catch prey in mid-air during flight.

Habitat

Open wooded areas, cleared forests and urban parks.

Coastal shores

Distribution guide

Australia.

Species Group

Birds › Eagles and falcons

Max Size

35 cm

Diet

Carnivore

Commercial Species

Yes

Global Dispersal

Native to Australia

Conservation Status

• DSE Advisory List : Not listed
• EPBC Act 1999 : Not listed
• IUCN Red List : Least Concern
• CITES : Trade restrictions (Appendix II)