Laggar Falcon
NameLaggar Falcon
Common NameLaggar Falcon
Scientific NameFalco jugger
FamilyFalconidae
Wingspan (cm)80
Length (cm)42.5
Weight (g)500
Plumage DetailsUpperparts are dark grey-brown, contrasting with a whitish head, throat, and underparts. The underparts are typically streaked with dark brown, especially on the flanks and belly. A prominent dark malar stripe extends from the eye down the cheek. The cere and feet are yellow.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations include a harsh, rapid series of 'kek-kek-kek' or 'ki-ki-ki' calls, often given when agitated or around the nest.
Primary Dietcarnivore
Primary Habitatsgrassland, desert, urban
Conservation Statusnear-threatened
Geographic RangeFound across the Indian subcontinent, including India, Pakistan, Nepal, Bhutan, Bangladesh, and parts of Myanmar, typically in dry, open habitats.
Identifying FeaturesDark grey-brown upperparts, Whitish head and underparts with streaking, Prominent dark malar stripe (moustache), Yellow cere and feet, Medium-sized falcon
Description
The Laggar Falcon is a medium-sized raptor with a distinctive dark malar stripe and pale underparts. It is a swift and agile hunter, primarily preying on other birds and small mammals in open country.
