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Brown Falcon
Brown Falcon
Brown Falcon
The Brown Falcon, Falco berigora, is a member of the falcon genus found in the drier regions of Australia. Its specific name berigora is derived from an aboriginal name for the bird. It differs from other falcons in that it has broader wings and longer legs. Even though it is as large as the largest falcon, it usually hunts smaller prey. The Brown Falcon usually nests in old nests abandoned by other birds. This species occupies a large area of inland Australia. The Brown Falcon is about 45 cm in length.
References
• BirdLife International (2004). Falco berigora. 2006 IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. IUCN 2006. Retrieved on 12 May 2006. Database entry includes justification for why this species is of least concern • Birds of The World by Colin Harrison and Alan Greensmith.
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Conservation status
Least Concern (IUCN 3.1) Scientific classification Kingdom: Phylum: Class: Order: Family: Genus: Species: Animalia Chordata Aves Falconiformes Falconidae Falco F. berigora
Brown falcon portrait
John Gould illustration
Binomial name Falco berigora
Vigors & Horsfield, 1827
Synonyms Asturaetus furcillatus De Vis, 1906 Plioaetus furcillatus (De Vis, 1906)
In flight, SW Queensland, Australia
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Brown falcon
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