An Australian Hobby(Little Falcon) is perched on a dead tree branch feasting on a wild dove as it ocassionally scans its hunting ground for more prey.

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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. The Australian hobby is a member of the family Falconidae and the order Falconiformes. Five major clades have been established in the genus Falco. These include kestrels, merlins, hobbies, hierofalcons and peregrines.

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Size: 3712px × 5568px
Location: Mount Augustus, Upper Gascoyne, Western Australia
Photo credit: © Photography By Marco / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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