Amur Falcon

Falco amurensis

Order:

Falconiformes

Family:

Falconidae

Size:

28 to 32 centimeters (11 to 13 inches)

Weight:

100 to 150 grams (3.5 to 5.3 ounces)

Taxonomy:

(Radde, 1863)

Short Description:

Amur Falcon (Falco amurensis) is a small but striking bird of prey, known for its elegant appearance and swift flight. In its breeding plumage, males display a slate-blue back, chestnut underparts, and a distinctive white throat patch, while females and non-breeding males feature a predominantly brown plumage. Both genders exhibit conspicuous white markings on their underwings during flight. With a slender body and long, pointed wings, the Amur Falcon possesses remarkable aerial agility, enabling it to pursue and capture insects on the wing with precision.

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Amur Falcon is a migratory bird species that traverses Pakistan during its annual migration. While it breeds in the taiga and forested areas of Siberia and northeastern Asia, it passes through Pakistan during its southward migration to its wintering grounds in southern Africa. During migration, the falcons utilize various habitats along their route, including open woodlands, grasslands, and agricultural areas, where they forage on insects such as dragonflies, beetles, and grasshoppers.

The behavior of the Amur Falcon in Pakistan is characterized by its remarkable migration patterns and foraging strategies. During migration, individuals form large flocks, often roosting communally in dense vegetation or trees along their journey. They are highly efficient aerial hunters, employing rapid, agile flight to capture insects mid-air. While in Pakistan, they may also occasionally perch on wires or exposed branches to rest and survey their surroundings before continuing their migratory journey. Overall, the Amur Falcon’s behavior exemplifies its adaptability and prowess as a long-distance migrant and aerial predator.