Eleonora's Falcon
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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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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- Last spotted
- 1 month ago door Joran
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Youetta
1 month ago
Eleonora's Falcon
Palma, Illes Balears
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Timo Sedlmayr
1 month ago
Eleonora's Falcon
Visto pela segunda vez no local, a voar rapidamente a uma altura elevada. Falcão bastante grande, com silhueta semelhante à Ógea mas maior e com cauda mais comprida. Fotos por adicionar.
Timo Sedlmayr
2 months ago
Eleonora's Falcon
Ave maior, com a cauda mais comprida e as asas mais robustas que F.subbuteo, tendo também as penas de cobertura mais escuras que as restantes. Identificação confirmada no Inaturalist: https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/389159858
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