Amur Falcon (Falco amurensis)

Amur Falcon, a reference photo — Photo: Sumeet Moghe · CC BY-SA 4.0 (licence)

The Amur falcon (Falco amurensis) is a small raptor of the falcon family. It breeds in south-eastern Siberia and Northern China before migrating in large flocks across India and over the Arabian Sea to winter in Southern and East African coasts.

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Is it venomous or poisonous?

We have no record of Amur Falcon being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.

Easily confused with

Falco vespertinus
Falco concolor
Falco subbuteo

Classification

Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Aves
Order: Falconiformes
Family: Falconidae
Genus: Falco
Species: Falco amurensis

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