The Eurasian hobby (Falco subbuteo), or just simply hobby, is a small, slim falcon. It belongs to a rather close-knit group of similar falcons often considered a subgenus Hypotriorchis.
Adults are slate-grey above with a dark crown and two short black moustachial stripes. The throat is unstreaked white, thighs and undertail coverts are unstreaked rufous and rest of the underparts are whitish with black streaks. Close views enable the red "trousers" and vent to be seen.
This falcon is 29 - 36 cm (11–14 in) in length with a wingspan of 74 - 84 cm (29 - 33 in) and a weight of 175–285 g (6.2 - 10.1 oz).
Eurasian hobby is a long distant migrant bird. They migrate towards Central Africa and Southern Asia to spend the winter. They can fly at maximum speed of 100 mph. They are also known for rapid and acrobatic flight.
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