Powerful aerial hunter, swoops on flying birds from above or
behind. Inhabits most environments with suitable nest sites: cliff faces
preferred including man-made ones but can also use stick nests built by other
species. Eats mostly birds, particularly parrots, pigeons, waterfowl and small
seabirds.
The Australian Bird Guide, Peter Menkhorst et al
Classifications: | Bird, forest and grassland |
Family: | Falconidae |
Information sources: | Local photo by Barry Deacon |