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Eurasian Hobby

Falco subbuteo

Near Threatened

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Eurasian Hobby (Falco subbuteo) is classified as Near Threatened (NT) on the IUCN Red List. Close to qualifying as threatened, with populations that may become vulnerable without conservation action.

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in various aerial, terrestrial, and aquatic environments.

Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, Luxembourg, Norway, and Sweden. Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.

🇧🇪 Belgium 🇩🇰 Denmark 🇱🇺 Luxembourg 🇳🇴 Norway 🇸🇪 Sweden

Conservation Status

NT Near Threatened

Full Taxonomy

Falconiformes (Falconiformes)

Species

Falco subbuteo (Eurasian Hobby)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese チゴハヤブサ

Chinese 燕隼

Spanish Alcotán Europeo

French faucon hobereau

German Baumfalke

Portuguese Ógea

Russian Чеглок

Thai เหยี่ยวฮอบบี้ยุโรป

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Eurasian Hobby?

The scientific name of Eurasian Hobby is Falco subbuteo. It belongs to the genus Falco.

What is the conservation status of Eurasian Hobby?

Eurasian Hobby (Falco subbuteo) is classified as Near Threatened by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Eurasian Hobby live?

Eurasian Hobby is found in Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, Luxembourg, Norway, and Sweden. Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.. Countries include Belgium, Denmark, Luxembourg, Norway, Sweden.

What family does Eurasian Hobby belong to?

Eurasian Hobby (Falco subbuteo) belongs to the genus Falco, which is part of the taxonomic family Falconidae.

What kingdom does Eurasian Hobby belong to?

Eurasian Hobby (Falco subbuteo) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).

What are the closest relatives of Eurasian Hobby?

The closest relatives of Eurasian Hobby in the genus Falco include African Hobby, American Kestrel, Amur Falcon, Aplomado Falcon, Australian Hobby.