Laggar Falcon (Falco jugger) — Near Threatened Aves

Laggar Falcon

Falco jugger

Conservation Status

Near Threatened

Aves · Falconiformes · Falconidae

About

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.

Fun Fact

It resembles the lanner falcon but is darker overall, and has blackish "trousers" (tibiotarsus feathers).

Quick Facts

Habitat

To be updated

Diet

To be updated

Lifespan

To be updated

Threats

  • Habitat Change
  • Hunting and Collection
  • Climate Change

External Data Sources

Recent sightings on iNaturalist IUCN Red List profile

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