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Lanner Falcon
Edelvalk · Falco biarmicus
A powerful resident falcon of open landscapes, recognised by its rusty cap and steady, controlled flight. It catches birds and small mammals, often in fast low dashes rather than the Peregrine's high-speed stoop, and pairs sometimes cooperate to flush and seize their prey.
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Large falcon with a rusty-buff crown and pale underparts; bulkier and broader-winged than the darker, faster Peregrine.
Where to see it in Kruger
Open country, cliffs and koppies, often seen perched on a pole or hunting low over the grass.
Did you know
Lanners sometimes hunt in pairs, with one chasing prey towards the other waiting to strike.
Often confused with
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