06/12/2024
Meet the Amur Falcon (Falco amurensis) - a stunning little raptor with dark plumage and those captivating reddish-orange eyes! These incredible birds breed in south-eastern Siberia and Northern China before embarking on one of the longest migrations of any raptor, covering over 22,000 kilometers! They make a crucial pit-stop in Nagaland, India, where you can witness hundreds of thousands gathering in a breath-taking spectacle. As skilled hunters, Amur Falcons catch insects mid-air with incredible precision. Being primarily insectivorous, they're vital for our ecosystem to keep insect populations in check. But sadly, they face threats from habitat loss, hunting, and illegal trapping. Let's protect these majes
Audio: Albert Lastukhin; borrowed from Xeno-Canto (cat. nr. XC266735).