Eleonora's Falcon
Falco eleonorae
Conservation Status
Least ConcernAves · Falconiformes · Falconidae
About
Eleonora's falcon is a medium-sized falcon. It belongs to the hobby group, a rather close-knit number of similar falcons often considered a subgenus Falco. The sooty falcon is sometimes considered its closest relative, but while they certainly belong to the same lineage, they do not seem to be close sister species. The English name and the species name eleonorae commemorate Eleanor of Arborea, Queen or Lady-Judge and national heroine of Sardinia, who in 1392, under the jurisdiction conferred by the Carta de Logu, became the first ruler in history to grant protection to hawk and falcon nests against illegal hunters. The genus name Falco is from Late Latin falx, falcis, a sickle, referring to the claws of the bird.
Fun Fact
The total distance covered during the flight has reached up to 9,000 km (5,600 mi) for a single one-way trip.
Quick Facts
Habitat
Lives on the coast of Madagascar and Mozambique.
Diet
Insectivore
Lifespan
To be updated
Threats
- Habitat Change
- Human Disturbance