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

Photographs

near Seaford, South Island, New Zealand - Apr 25, 2006 © Roger Bennett 
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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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