About the African Hobby
The African hobby is a small species of bird of prey in the family Falconidae.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Falconiformes |
| Family | Falcons and Caracaras (Falconidae) |
| Species | Falco cuvierii |
| Species Codes | afrhob1, AFHO |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the African Hobby belong to?
The African Hobby (Falco cuvierii) belongs to the Falcons and Caracaras family (Falconidae), in the order Falconiformes.
How can I identify the African Hobby?
The African hobby is a small species of bird of prey in the family Falconidae....
Where can I report a African Hobby sighting?
You can log sightings of African Hobby on eBird (ebird.org) using species code afrhob1, or on iNaturalist.
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Quick Stats
Falconiformes
Order
65
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