Oriental Hobby

The Oriental Hobby feeds mainly on insects. 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.

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Original source: jojo nicdao from muntinlupa, philippines
Author: jojo nicdao from muntinlupa, philippines

The Oriental Hobby is classified as Least Concern. Does not qualify for a more at risk category. Widespread and abundant taxa are included in this category.

The Oriental Hobby (Falco severus) is a species of falcon typically 27-30 cm long. It can be found in the eastern Himalayas and ranges to southern China, Hainan and southwards through Indochina to Southern Asia and Australasia. It has been recorded as a vagrant from Malaysia. Diet and habitats - The Oriental Hobby feeds mainly on insects. Its typical habitats are lowland forested areas and woodland. More

The Oriental Hobby feeds mainly on insects. 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. More

Oriental Hobby 4 Forward | Print | Individual message | Show original | Report this message | Find messages by this author this is a beautiful bird to get.. cheers for this one.. On Mar 2, 8:06 am, manjula mathur wrote: - Hide quoted text - Show quoted text - > In tea garden behind Wild Grass, near Kaziranga , Assam on 15th Feb 10. > Regards Manjula Mathur > Oriental Hobby4. More

Oriental Hobby Art Stamp - Mountain Village Oriental Hobby Art Stamp - Mountain Village Ref: SC1089LD Price: More

Oriental Hobby (Falco severus) is a resident in Himalayas and north-east India. More

Oriental Hobby - Falco severus by Mike (NO captive birds) in Thailand.Kaeng Krachan, Thailand. He was backlit and alas, I couldn't get down-sun but so what? - it's an Oriental Hobby:) To take full advantage of Flickr, you should use a JavaScript-enabled browser and install the latest version of the Macromedia Flash Player. Comments view profile Bhanu Devgan Pro User says: wow... Beyond doubt an amazing frame.... Posted 23 months ago. More

Oriental Hobby, Thailand, Thailand Jan/Feb 06 © Simon Buckell Oriental Hobby - Oriental Hobby, , Keki Lodge, Adelbert Mountains, Birdquest Remote PNG Tour, July 2008 © Ian Reid Canon 30D Oriental Hobby - Showing Records 1 through 2 of 2 Total Records More

Order : Falconiformes
Family : Falconidae
Genus : Falco
Species : severus
Authority : Horsfield, 1821