2,043 observationsLeast Concern
Lanner Falcon
Falco biarmicus
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Animalia βΊPhylum: Chordata βΊClass: Aves βΊOrder: Falconiformes βΊFamily: Falconidae βΊGenus: Falco
About
The lanner falcon (Falco biarmicus) is a medium-sized bird of prey that breeds in Africa, southeast Europe and just into Asia. It prefers open habitat and is mainly resident, but some birds disperse more widely after the breeding season. A large falcon, it preys on birds and bats.
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of Lanner Falcon is Falco biarmicus.
- The Lanner Falcon has a conservation status of Least Concern.
- Lanner Falcon belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
- Lanner Falcon belongs to the phylum Chordata.
- Lanner Falcon belongs to the class Aves.
- Lanner Falcon belongs to the order Falconiformes.
- Lanner Falcon belongs to the family Falconidae.
- Lanner Falcon belongs to the genus Falco.