About the Laggar Falcon
The laggar falcon, also known as the lugger falcon or jugger, is a mid-sized bird of prey which occurs in the Indian subcontinent from extreme southeastern Iran, southeastern Afghanistan, Pakistan, through India, Nepal, Bhutan, Bangladesh and northwestern Myanmar.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Falconiformes |
| Family | Falcons and Caracaras (Falconidae) |
| Species | Falco jugger |
| Species Codes | lagfal1, LAFA |
| Conservation | NT Near Threatened |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Laggar Falcon belong to?
The Laggar Falcon (Falco jugger) belongs to the Falcons and Caracaras family (Falconidae), in the order Falconiformes.
What is the conservation status of the Laggar Falcon?
The Laggar Falcon is classified as "Near Threatened" (NT) by IUCN Red List.
How can I identify the Laggar Falcon?
The laggar falcon, also known as the lugger falcon or jugger, is a mid-sized bird of prey which occurs in the Indian subcontinent from extreme southeastern Iran, southeastern Afghanistan, Pakistan, through India, Nepal, Bhutan, Bangladesh and northwestern Myanmar....
Where can I report a Laggar Falcon sighting?
You can log sightings of Laggar Falcon on eBird (ebird.org) using species code lagfal1, or on iNaturalist.
Related Species in Falcons and Caracaras 65 species
Quick Stats
Spotted a Laggar Falcon?
Log your sighting on eBird or upload a photo to our AI Bird Identifier!