Eleonora's Falcon
Eleonora's Falcon
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A medium-sized, slender falcon with long, pointed wings and a relatively long tail, occurring in two distinct color morphs (dark and light). It is a late breeder, timing its nesting to coincide with autumn bird migration.
Where to spot
Breeds on islands and coastal cliffs in the Mediterranean Sea, Canary Islands, and parts of the Atlantic, wintering in Madagascar and East Africa.
How to spot
Look for its distinctive silhouette with long wings and tail, often soaring effortlessly over coastal cliffs. Observe its agile flight as it hunts migratory birds. Identification can be challenging due to its two color morphs.
When to spot
Best observed during the breeding season (late summer to autumn) around its island colonies, when it's most active feeding its young. Also visible during spring migration towards breeding grounds.
Where to spot
Breeds on islands and coastal cliffs in the Mediterranean Sea, Canary Islands, and parts of the Atlantic, wintering in Madagascar and East Africa.
How to spot
Look for its distinctive silhouette with long wings and tail, often soaring effortlessly over coastal cliffs. Observe its agile flight as it hunts migratory birds. Identification can be challenging due to its two color morphs.
When to spot
Best observed during the breeding season (late summer to autumn) around its island colonies, when it's most active feeding its young. Also visible during spring migration towards breeding grounds.
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Door Jürgen Dietrich - from author, CC BY 3.0 de, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=17283122
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Credits:
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Eleonora's Falcon has a remarkable hunting strategy, forming communal hunting parties that intercept migratory birds over the sea, bringing them back to feed their chicks on remote island colonies.
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