{"id":4728,"date":"2025-02-25T15:20:58","date_gmt":"2025-02-25T15:20:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.flybirdworld.com\/?page_id=4728"},"modified":"2025-05-04T13:11:22","modified_gmt":"2025-05-04T12:11:22","slug":"amur-falcon","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.flybirdworld.com\/es\/amur-falcon\/","title":{"rendered":"Amur Falcon"},"content":{"rendered":"<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"4728\" class=\"elementor elementor-4728\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"penci-section penci-disSticky penci-structure-10 elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-73ab0fa4 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"73ab0fa4\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"penci-ercol-100 penci-ercol-order-1 penci-sticky-ct    elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-45538bcd\" data-id=\"45538bcd\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1280b4cd elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"1280b4cd\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<style>\/*! elementor - v3.14.0 - 26-06-2023 *\/\n.elementor-heading-title{padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title[class*=elementor-size-]>a{color:inherit;font-size:inherit;line-height:inherit}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-small{font-size:15px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-medium{font-size:19px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-large{font-size:29px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-xl{font-size:39px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-xxl{font-size:59px}<\/style><h1 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.flybirdworld.com\/american-goldfinch\" target=\"_blank\">Amur Falcon<\/a><\/h1>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"penci-section penci-disSticky penci-structure-10 elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-59bf8d24 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"59bf8d24\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"penci-ercol-100 penci-ercol-order-1 penci-sticky-ct    elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-58e6ab15\" data-id=\"58e6ab15\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-69d9043f elementor-widget elementor-widget-penci-text-block\" data-id=\"69d9043f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"penci-text-block.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"penci-block-vc penci-text-editor\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"penci-block_content\">\r\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-text-editor elementor-clearfix\"><div id=\"attachment_2806\" style=\"width: 310px\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-2806\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-2806\" src=\"https:\/\/www.flybirdworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Amur-Falcon-300x200.webp\" alt=\"Amur Falcon on the grass\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.flybirdworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Amur-Falcon-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.flybirdworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Amur-Falcon-768x511.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.flybirdworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Amur-Falcon.webp 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-2806\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Amur Falcon on the grass<\/p><\/div><p>The Amur Falcon (Falco amurensis) is a small, migratory bird of prey native to East Asia. Known for its remarkable long-distance migration, it travels from Siberia to southern Africa annually. Agile and fast-flying, it preys on insects, especially locusts, helping control pest populations. Its striking appearance includes a slender body and a distinctive dark cap.<\/p><\/div>\r\n\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"penci-section penci-disSticky penci-structure-10 elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-2813f5f0 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"2813f5f0\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"penci-ercol-100 penci-ercol-order-1 penci-sticky-ct    elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-252ff130\" data-id=\"252ff130\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-23c3e28d elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"23c3e28d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<style>\/*! elementor - v3.14.0 - 26-06-2023 *\/\n.elementor-widget-text-editor.elementor-drop-cap-view-stacked .elementor-drop-cap{background-color:#69727d;color:#fff}.elementor-widget-text-editor.elementor-drop-cap-view-framed .elementor-drop-cap{color:#69727d;border:3px solid;background-color:transparent}.elementor-widget-text-editor:not(.elementor-drop-cap-view-default) .elementor-drop-cap{margin-top:8px}.elementor-widget-text-editor:not(.elementor-drop-cap-view-default) .elementor-drop-cap-letter{width:1em;height:1em}.elementor-widget-text-editor .elementor-drop-cap{float:left;text-align:center;line-height:1;font-size:50px}.elementor-widget-text-editor .elementor-drop-cap-letter{display:inline-block}<\/style>\t\t\t\t<h2>Amur Falcon Physical Characteristics<\/h2><p>The Amur Falcon (Falco amurensis) is a medium-sized bird of prey known for its remarkable migration and aerial skills. Here is a detailed look at its physical features:<\/p><h3>Size<\/h3><p><strong>Length:<\/strong> 29\u201334 cm (11.4\u201313.4 inches)<br \/><strong>Wingspan:<\/strong> 65\u201380 cm (25.6\u201331.5 inches)<br \/><strong>Weight:<\/strong> 130\u2013200 grams (4.6\u20137.1 ounces)<\/p><p>Despite its relatively small size, the Amur Falcon is built for agile flight, making it a formidable hunter.<\/p><h3>Plumage<\/h3><h4>Adult Males:<\/h4><ul><li>The male Amur Falcon is distinguished by a greyish-blue plumage on its back and wings.<\/li><li>The underside is pale with a reddish-brown or orange hue on the breast.<\/li><li>A blackish tail with white tips adds to the male&#8217;s sharp appearance.<\/li><\/ul><h4>Adult Females:<\/h4><ul><li>Females have a brownish-grey back and wings, with streaks and spots on the chest and belly.<\/li><li>Their tail is similarly dark but with a more noticeable streaking pattern.<\/li><li>The feathers are more muted in tone compared to the males, aiding in camouflage while nesting.<\/li><\/ul><h3>Head and Beak<\/h3><ul><li>The Amur Falcon has a small, rounded head with a sharp, hooked beak, typical of falcons. This beak is used for catching and eating small birds and insects.<\/li><li><strong>Eyes:<\/strong> Large, dark, and slightly forward-facing, the eyes provide excellent vision for spotting prey from a distance.<\/li><\/ul><h3>Legs and Feet<\/h3><ul><li>The legs are yellow and relatively long, which help the bird grasp and secure prey.<\/li><li>The feet are equipped with powerful talons, essential for seizing prey mid-flight or on the ground.<\/li><\/ul><h3>Flight Features<\/h3><ul><li><strong>Wings:<\/strong> The Amur Falcon\u2019s wings are long, pointed, and narrow, adapted for fast, agile flight. This allows them to make sharp turns and quick dives, essential for catching small birds and insects.<\/li><li>The tail is long and forked, helping the bird maintain stability and maneuverability while in flight.<\/li><\/ul><h3>Sexual Dimorphism<\/h3><p>The males are more colorful and striking, with greyish-blue feathers, while the females have more subdued brown tones. This dimorphism is typical of many raptor species, with males often displaying brighter colors to attract mates.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"penci-section penci-disSticky penci-structure-10 elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-664ab09 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"664ab09\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"penci-ercol-100 penci-ercol-order-1 penci-sticky-ct    elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-1c4a90a8\" data-id=\"1c4a90a8\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-267d1018 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"267d1018\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2>Amur Falcon Habitat and Migration<\/h2><p>The Amur Falcon (Falco amurensis) is a small, migratory bird of prey primarily found in East Asia. It is known for its long-distance migration and remarkable adaptability to various habitats.<\/p><h3>Amur Falcon Habitat<\/h3><p>The Amur Falcon primarily inhabits areas in East Asia, specifically around the Amur River basin, which is located on the border between Russia and China. During the breeding season, the falcon is often found in open woodlands, grasslands, and forest edges, particularly in areas where they can easily hunt for small birds and insects.<\/p><h4>Key Habitat Features:<\/h4><p><strong>Grasslands and Open Woodland:<\/strong> Amur Falcons are typically found in open areas with some form of vegetation, which provides cover and food sources for hunting.<\/p><p><strong>Rocky Outcrops and Cliff Edges:<\/strong> During migration, these birds may use cliffs and other high vantage points as stopover points for resting and hunting.<\/p><p><strong>Tree Groves:<\/strong> They also use tree groves for nesting purposes, particularly during the breeding season.<\/p><h3>Migration of the Amur Falcon<\/h3><p>One of the most notable features of the Amur Falcon is its long-distance migration. This bird is known for traveling between its breeding grounds in Eastern Russia and Northern China and its wintering grounds in Sub-Saharan Africa.<\/p><h4>Breeding and Wintering Grounds:<\/h4><p><strong>Breeding Grounds:<\/strong> In the summer, the Amur Falcon breeds in the temperate regions of eastern Russia and northern China, specifically near the Amur River.<\/p><p><strong>Wintering Grounds:<\/strong> After breeding, the Amur Falcon migrates south, traveling to Sub-Saharan Africa, particularly in countries such as Ethiopia, Kenya, Tanzania, and other parts of East Africa.<\/p><h4>Migration Routes:<\/h4><p>The migration route of the Amur Falcon spans approximately 10,000 kilometers (6,200 miles). They are known to follow the eastward path across the Himalayas and the Arabian Peninsula, reaching their wintering grounds in Africa.<\/p><p><strong>Stopover Points:<\/strong> During their migration, Amur Falcons stop at various points along the way to rest and feed. These include India, Sri Lanka, and the Middle East.<\/p><h4>Migration Timing:<\/h4><p><strong>Autumn Migration:<\/strong> Amur Falcons typically begin their southward migration in September and reach their wintering grounds by October.<\/p><p><strong>Spring Migration:<\/strong> In the spring, they start migrating back to their breeding grounds around March to April.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"penci-section penci-disSticky penci-structure-10 elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-3128cb50 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"3128cb50\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"penci-ercol-100 penci-ercol-order-1 penci-sticky-ct    elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-36fe2277\" data-id=\"36fe2277\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1df1edb2 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"1df1edb2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2>Amur Falcon Diet and Hunting<\/h2><h3>Amur Falcon Diet<\/h3><p>The Amur Falcon is primarily an insectivorous bird, with a diet that consists mainly of insects. During their stopover in Northeast India, their diet is dominated by termites, particularly species like Odontotermes feae and O. horni, which make up about 87% of their prey. In addition to termites, they also consume other insects such as beetles, ants, and dragonflies. While in their breeding range, they may also feed their young with small birds, mammals, and amphibians.<\/p><h3>Amur Falcon Hunting Behavior<\/h3><p>Amur Falcons are skilled hunters that capture most of their prey in flight, often by hovering or swooping down on insects in the air or on the ground. They are active hunters, particularly during late evenings and early mornings. Their hunting strategy is opportunistic, taking advantage of abundant insect swarms, such as those of termites and dragonflies, which provide essential energy for their long migrations.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"penci-section penci-disSticky penci-structure-10 elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-7bf70e11 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"7bf70e11\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"penci-ercol-100 penci-ercol-order-1 penci-sticky-ct    elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-1e590035\" data-id=\"1e590035\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b2fd340 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"b2fd340\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2>Amur Falcon Conservation Status<\/h2><p>Historically, Amur Falcons were hunted in large numbers, particularly in Northeast India, where they congregated during their migrations. The birds were valued for their meat and were also traded locally. However, conservation efforts have shifted local attitudes towards protecting these birds, with communities transitioning from hunting to conservation practices. The availability of abundant insect prey, especially termites, is crucial for the successful migration of Amur Falcons, highlighting the importance of preserving their stopover habitats.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"penci-section penci-disSticky penci-structure-10 elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-2b624eb1 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"2b624eb1\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"penci-ercol-100 penci-ercol-order-1 penci-sticky-ct    elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-860a5be\" data-id=\"860a5be\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6fd90876 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"6fd90876\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2>Amur Falcon Photos<\/h2>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6617c17a elementor-widget elementor-widget-penci-featured-boxes\" data-id=\"6617c17a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"penci-featured-boxes.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"clearfix home-featured-boxes home-featured-boxes-sc home-featured-boxes-vc boxes-size-horizontal\">\r\n\t\t\t<ul class=\"homepage-featured-boxes boxes-4-columns\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"penci-featured-ct boxes-no-text\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"penci-fea-in 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penci-disSticky penci-structure-10 elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-642e9dde elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"642e9dde\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"penci-ercol-100 penci-ercol-order-1 penci-sticky-ct    elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-41629e67\" data-id=\"41629e67\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-39f644b2 elementor-widget elementor-widget-penci-text-block\" data-id=\"39f644b2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"penci-text-block.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"penci-block-vc penci-text-editor\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"penci-block_content\">\r\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-text-editor elementor-clearfix\"><h2>5 Interesting Facts about the Amur Falcon<\/h2><p>The Amur falcon (Falco amurensis) is a remarkable bird of prey known for its extensive migratory journey and distinctive physical characteristics. Here are 5 intriguing facts about this species:<\/p><p><strong>1. Migration:<\/strong> Amur falcons undertake one of the longest migrations among raptors, traveling from their breeding grounds in southeastern Siberia and northern China to winter in southern and eastern Africa. This journey spans approximately 4,800 kilometers (3,000 miles) and includes a notable overwater passage across the Arabian Sea.<\/p><p><strong>2. Physical Appearance:<\/strong> Males are characterized by dark sooty grey plumage with rufous thighs and vent, while females have a dark spotted chest and vent against a white background, with a darker grey back. Both sexes feature an orange eye-ring, cere (the base of the beak), and feet.<\/p><p><strong>3. Diet:<\/strong> During migration, Amur falcons primarily feed on insects, including termites, locusts, ants, and beetles, which are abundant in Africa following tropical storms. They capture most of their prey in flight, sometimes by hovering, and will also pick prey by alighting on the ground.<\/p><p><strong>4. Conservation Status:<\/strong> The Amur falcon is currently classified as a species of Least Concern due to its wide breeding range and large population size. However, during migration, they are vulnerable to hunting in parts of northeastern India and eastern Africa. Conservation efforts have been implemented to protect these birds, including campaigns to prevent hunting in certain regions.<\/p><p><strong>5. Nesting:<\/strong> Amur falcons do not build their own nests; instead, they utilize abandoned nest platforms of other birds of prey or corvids, as well as tree hollows. The breeding season occurs from May to June, with both parents taking turns to incubate and feed the chicks, which hatch after about a month.<\/p><\/div>\r\n\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"penci-section penci-disSticky penci-structure-10 elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-d093a4 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"d093a4\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"penci-ercol-100 penci-ercol-order-1 penci-sticky-ct    elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-6804caf9\" data-id=\"6804caf9\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div 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A Complete Guide<\/a><\/h2>\r\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"penci-hide-tagupdated\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"author-italic author vcard\">by                                         <a class=\"author-url url fn n\" href=\"https:\/\/www.flybirdworld.com\/es\/author\/admin\/\" target=\"_blank\">admin<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t<time class=\"entry-date published\" datetime=\"2025-02-25T16:04:01+00:00\">25\/02\/2025<\/time>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"grid-post-box-meta\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"otherl-date-author author-italic author vcard\">by                             <a class=\"author-url url fn n\" href=\"https:\/\/www.flybirdworld.com\/es\/author\/admin\/\" target=\"_blank\">admin<\/a>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"otherl-date\"><time class=\"entry-date published\" datetime=\"2025-02-25T16:04:01+00:00\">25\/02\/2025<\/time><\/span>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\r\n\t\t\t<div class=\"item-content entry-content\">\r\n\t\t\t<p>The Amur falcon (Falco amurensis) is a small, long\u2011distance migratory raptor that feeds mainly on insects, especially during migration and winter. 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These birds are known for their impressive &#8230;<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t<\/article>\r\n<article id=\"post-716\" class=\"item item-masonry grid-masonry hentry\">\r\n\t\t\t<div class=\"thumbnail\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.flybirdworld.com\/es\/what-is-amur-falcon\/\" class=\"post-thumbnail\">\r\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"penci-isotope-padding\" style=\"padding-bottom:65.47008547%;\"><\/span><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"585\" height=\"383\" src=\"https:\/\/www.flybirdworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/what-is-Amur-falcon.webp\" class=\"attachment-penci-masonry-thumb size-penci-masonry-thumb wp-post-image\" alt=\"what is Amur falcon\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.flybirdworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/what-is-Amur-falcon.webp 968w, https:\/\/www.flybirdworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/what-is-Amur-falcon-300x196.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.flybirdworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/what-is-Amur-falcon-768x502.webp 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 585px) 100vw, 585px\" \/>\t\t\t<\/a>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\r\n\t<div class=\"grid-header-box\">\r\n\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"penci-entry-title entry-title grid-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.flybirdworld.com\/es\/what-is-amur-falcon\/\">The Amur Falcon: A Magnificent Migrant Bird of Prey<\/a><\/h2>\r\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"penci-hide-tagupdated\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"author-italic author vcard\">by                                         <a class=\"author-url url fn n\" href=\"https:\/\/www.flybirdworld.com\/es\/author\/admin\/\" target=\"_blank\">admin<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t<time class=\"entry-date published\" datetime=\"2023-02-04T17:50:35+00:00\">04\/02\/2023<\/time>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"grid-post-box-meta\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"otherl-date-author author-italic author vcard\">by                             <a class=\"author-url url fn n\" href=\"https:\/\/www.flybirdworld.com\/es\/author\/admin\/\" target=\"_blank\">admin<\/a>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"otherl-date\"><time class=\"entry-date published\" datetime=\"2023-02-04T17:50:35+00:00\">04\/02\/2023<\/time><\/span>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\r\n\t\t\t<div class=\"item-content entry-content\">\r\n\t\t\t<p>The Amur Falcon, scientifically known as Falco amurensis, is a small bird of prey that breeds in Siberia and northern China and migrates to southern Africa and India during the &#8230;<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t<\/article>\r\n\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n                            <\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t                        <\/div>\r\n\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t                    <\/div>\r\n                <\/div>\r\n\t\t\t            <style>\r\n                                                                                                                                                                            <\/style>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Amur Falcon Amur Falcon on the grass The Amur Falcon (Falco amurensis) is a&hellip;<\/p>","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_daextam_enable_autolinks":"1","footnotes":""},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.flybirdworld.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/4728"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.flybirdworld.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.flybirdworld.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.flybirdworld.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.flybirdworld.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=4728"}],"version-history":[{"count":6,"href":"https:\/\/www.flybirdworld.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/4728\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":4849,"href":"https:\/\/www.flybirdworld.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/4728\/revisions\/4849"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.flybirdworld.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=4728"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}