About Falco berigora Vigors & Horsfield, 1827
Adult Length
Adults of Falco berigora (brown falcon) are usually 40 to 50 cm (16 to 20 in) long.
Color Morphs
This species occurs in distinct light and dark colour forms, plus a range of intermediate forms.
Head Markings
Individuals typically have red-brown heads marked with narrow black streaks, a light crown, and an off-white chin.
Wing Pattern
Their wings are spotted red-brown with dark brown quills.
Beak and Eye Color
Beaks are light blue-grey, and eyes are brown.
Vocalization
Brown falcons frequently make a loud cackling call.
Breeding Period
Brown falcons breed from June to November.
Nesting Sites
They usually nest in an old nest built by a larger passerine bird or another hawk species, and occasionally nest in hollow tree limbs.
Clutch Details
The brown falcon lays between two and five eggs per clutch, and the eggs have red and brown spots and blotches.
