Australian Hobby

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The Australian Hobby is a small, swift falcon widespread across Australia, renowned for its incredible aerial agility and ability to hunt small birds and insects in flight.

Where to spot

Open woodlands, forests, savannas, and urban areas across almost all of Australia and some islands of Indonesia and New Guinea.

How to spot

Look for its sleek, dark grey upperparts, pale rufous underparts, and long, pointed wings. Its flight is rapid and agile. Often seen hunting in open airspace or perched on tall trees or poles.

When to spot

Active during the day, especially at dawn and dusk when insect and bird prey are most active. Observable year-round.

Where to spot

Open woodlands, forests, savannas, and urban areas across almost all of Australia and some islands of Indonesia and New Guinea.

How to spot

Look for its sleek, dark grey upperparts, pale rufous underparts, and long, pointed wings. Its flight is rapid and agile. Often seen hunting in open airspace or perched on tall trees or poles.