About the Black Falcon
The black falcon is a medium-large falcon that is endemic to Australia. It can be found in all mainland states and territories and yet is regarded as Australia's most under-studied falcon.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Falconiformes |
| Family | Falcons and Caracaras (Falconidae) |
| Species | Falco subniger |
| Species Codes | blafal1, BLFA |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Black Falcon belong to?
The Black Falcon (Falco subniger) belongs to the Falcons and Caracaras family (Falconidae), in the order Falconiformes.
How can I identify the Black Falcon?
The black falcon is a medium-large falcon that is endemic to Australia. It can be found in all mainland states and territories and yet is regarded as Australia's most under-studied falcon....
Where can I report a Black Falcon sighting?
You can log sightings of Black Falcon on eBird (ebird.org) using species code blafal1, or on iNaturalist.
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