Mangoverde :: World Bird Guide :: Falcons and Caracaras :: New Zealand Falcon
New Zealand Falcon Falco novaeseelandiae
Described by: Gmelin (1788)
Alternate common name(s): New Zealand Hobby
Old scientific name(s): Falco novazeelandiae, Nesierax novaeseelandiae, Hieracidea novaesselandiae
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Range
New Zealand; Auckland Is.;
Three populations;
North Island (winter migrant n. of Rotorua). South Island and Stewart Is. Auckland Is.
Videos
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Sounds
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References
Clements, James F. Birds of the World: A Checklist. Vista, CA: Ibis Publishing Company, 2000.
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