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Latin name: Falco subbuteo
Size: Wingspan approximately 80cm.
Distribution: Found in most parts of the UK especially the southern and
eastern counties of England, and south east Wales.
Months seen: April to September
Habitat: Heathlands, gravel pits and woodland edges
Food: Insects, such as dragonflies, and small birds
Special features: The hobby is a medium sized falcon, about the size of
a kestrel. It has long pointed wings, and is capable of amazingly rapid manoeuvres
in flight. This enables it to catch prey such as dragonflies and swallows.
The plumage of the hobby is blue-grey on the upper surfaces. The breast and
underwings are white and heavily streaked grey. The rump and legs are
chestnut-red. The throat is white.
UK Safari Birds of Prey Section
UK Safari Bird Section
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