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Revision as of 14:59, 21 May 2008 by AlanManson-37216 (talk | contribs) (Category:Falco)
Falco berigora
Photographed in Adelaide, S.A. by Mitcon

Identification

Distribution

Australasia: occurs over most of the continent although scarcer on the east coast. Also found on Tasmania and in southern and eastern New Guinea. Resident or nomadic.

Taxonomy

Four races are recognised: novaeguineae in New Guinea, berigora in the more humid parts of Australia, centralia in the dry interior of Australia and tasmanica on Tasmania.

Habitat

Open woodland and forest edge, plains, grasslands and farmland.


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