About the Eurasian Hobby
The Eurasian hobby, or just hobby, is a small, slim falcon. It belongs to a group of similar falcons often considered a subgenus of Falco.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Falconiformes |
| Family | Falcons and Caracaras (Falconidae) |
| Species | Falco subbuteo |
| Species Codes | eurhob, EUHO |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Eurasian Hobby belong to?
The Eurasian Hobby (Falco subbuteo) belongs to the Falcons and Caracaras family (Falconidae), in the order Falconiformes.
How can I identify the Eurasian Hobby?
The Eurasian hobby, or just hobby, is a small, slim falcon. It belongs to a group of similar falcons often considered a subgenus of Falco....
Where can I report a Eurasian Hobby sighting?
You can log sightings of Eurasian Hobby on eBird (ebird.org) using species code eurhob, or on iNaturalist.
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Quick Stats
Falconiformes
Order
65
Species in Family
15,098
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