StatusNative
RarityCommon
Height46 cm
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"Brown Falcons use their notched beak to quickly kill prey by severing the neck, rather than relying on strong talons like eagles and hawks."
Field Guide
Brown Falcon
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The Brown Falcon is a widespread and adaptable raptor found across Australia and into New Guinea. Known for its variable plumage and characteristic facial markings, this falcon is often seen perched on fence posts, power poles, or dead trees in open country, scanning for prey.
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