About the African Hobby
The African Hobby (Falco cuvierii) is a species of bird in the Falcons and Caracaras family (Falconidae), within the order Falconiformes. This family contains 65 recognized species worldwide.
Use the eBird species code afrhob1 when logging sightings in eBird or other citizen science platforms.
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Falconiformes |
| Family | Falcons and Caracaras (Falconidae) |
| Species | Falco cuvierii |
| Species Codes | afrhob1, AFHO |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the African Hobby belong to?
The African Hobby (Falco cuvierii) belongs to the Falcons and Caracaras family (Falconidae), in the order Falconiformes.
How can I identify the African Hobby?
The African Hobby is a member of the Falcons and Caracaras family. Check field guides or upload a photo to our AI Bird Identifier for help.
Where can I report a African Hobby sighting?
You can log sightings of African Hobby on eBird (ebird.org) using species code afrhob1, or on iNaturalist.
Related Species in Falcons and Caracaras 65 species
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Quick Stats
Falconiformes
Order
65
Species in Family
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