Amur Falcon
Falco amurensis
Local name: Amur Shaheen
lightbulbOne of the longest migratory journeys of any raptor.
Identification
The Amur Falcon (Falco amurensis) is part of the WRK FO field reference used for incident intake and ground reports. Local names include Amur Shaheen.
Habitat. Open country and roost trees on autumn passage (Nagaland, Manipur, peninsula)
Diet. Aerial insects, especially termites and dragonflies
Field notes. Passage migrant. Historic mass-harvest at roosts; any grounded bird on migration is a high-priority release candidate. Listed under the Wildlife (Protection) Act as Schedule IV.
Habitat
Open country and roost trees on autumn passage (Nagaland, Manipur, peninsula)
Diet
Aerial insects, especially termites and dragonflies
Behavior
Passage migrant. Historic mass-harvest at roosts; any grounded bird on migration is a high-priority release candidate.
