About the Australian Hobby
The Australian hobby, also known as the little falcon, is one of six Australian members of the family Falconidae. This predominantly diurnal bird of prey derives its name 'longipennis' from its long primary wing feathers. It occurs throughout Australia and other neighbouring countries with migrating individuals found on the islands of Indonesia and New Guinea.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Falconiformes |
| Family | Falcons and Caracaras (Falconidae) |
| Species | Falco longipennis |
| Species Codes | aushob1, AUHO |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Australian Hobby belong to?
The Australian Hobby (Falco longipennis) belongs to the Falcons and Caracaras family (Falconidae), in the order Falconiformes.
How can I identify the Australian Hobby?
The Australian hobby, also known as the little falcon, is one of six Australian members of the family Falconidae. This predominantly diurnal bird of prey derives its name 'longipennis' from its long primary wing feathers. It occurs throughout Australia and other neighbouring countries with migrating...
Where can I report a Australian Hobby sighting?
You can log sightings of Australian Hobby on eBird (ebird.org) using species code aushob1, or on iNaturalist.
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