Lanner Falcon (Falco biarmicus)
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Lanner Falcon

Falco biarmicus
Least Concern

Fascinating facts about the Lanner Falcon

At a glance

RangeSub-Saharan Africa
HabitatDesert, savannah
DietSmall mammals birds

About the Lanner Falcon

As the sun rises over the savannah, a sleek and agile form cuts through the sky, the Lanner Falcon slicing effortlessly on thermals of warm air, its wings beating in a hypnotic rhythm. With eyes attuned to the slightest movement, this formidable hunter patrols its domain, a mastery of speed and stealth that has earned it a revered place among the bird kingdoms of Africa and Eurasia. In a flash of tawny brown and slate grey, the Lanner Falcon dives, a precision-guided missile homing in on its unsuspecting prey.

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