Lagger Falcon
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PAKHI DEKHUN PAKHI CHINUN # 721 (Observe the Bird and recognize)..LAGGER FALCON ...Black Gelpen..10*7 inch..2016...[From the ref. photograph of Mr. Nitin Srinivasamurthy ]... The laggar falcon (Falco jugger) belongs to the family Falconidae. These laggar falcon species are distributed in India, Iran, Afghanistan, Pakistan, Nepal, Bhutan, Bangladesh and Myanmar. They are conspicuously absent in south India. The laggar falcon is a medium sized bird of prey, measuring 40 to 45 cm in length and weighing 500 to 850 grams. The wingspan is 90 to 110 cm. These birds have dark plumage on the back. The face, cheeks and throat are pale. The chest is striated. They appear slender with long wings and tail. Their call is a loud "we-ee-ee" sound. These species of birds inhabit arid open areas, dry woodland, cultivated areas and open country with scattered trees near human habitations. These falcon species feed mostly on birds, especially game birds and passerines. They also feed on small ma
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