Lanner Falcon
Falco biarmicus
Conservation Status
Least ConcernAves · Falconiformes · Falconidae
About
The lanner falcon is a medium-sized bird of prey that breeds in Africa, southeast Europe and just into Asia. It prefers open habitat and is mainly resident, but some birds disperse more widely after the breeding season. A large falcon, it preys on birds and bats. Most likely either the lanner or peregrine falcon was the sacred species of falcon to the ancient Egyptians, and some ancient Egyptian deities, like Ra and Horus, were often represented as a man with the head of a lanner falcon.
Fun Fact
It prefers open habitat and is mainly resident, but some birds disperse more widely after the breeding season.
Quick Facts
Habitat
Found in open savannah and sour grasslands.
Diet
Prey on other birds, including doves, pigeons and domestic chickens or fowls.
Lifespan
To be updated
Threats
- Habitat Change
- Human Disturbance