Hobby (Falco subbuteo) 17135
Sandwich, Kent, England.
The hobby is a small falcon, smaller than a kestrel. With their long wings and streamlined shape, they are perfectly evolved for catching dragonflies and small birds, such as house martins and swifts, on the wing, often transferring their quarry from talon to mouth in mid-air.
Length: 33-38cm
Wingspan: 87cm
Weight: 180-240g
Average lifespan: 5 years
Wildlife Trusts.
Hobby (Falco subbuteo) 17135
Sandwich, Kent, England.
The hobby is a small falcon, smaller than a kestrel. With their long wings and streamlined shape, they are perfectly evolved for catching dragonflies and small birds, such as house martins and swifts, on the wing, often transferring their quarry from talon to mouth in mid-air.
Length: 33-38cm
Wingspan: 87cm
Weight: 180-240g
Average lifespan: 5 years
Wildlife Trusts.