Falco moluccensis
Similar to F. tinnunculus in size, plumage and habits, but darker, with less pronounced sexual dimorphism in size and plumage
Not Threatened.
Similar to F. tinnunculus in size, plumage and habits, but darker, with less pronounced sexual dimorphism in size and plumage
28-33 cm.
Taxonomy:
- Tinnunculus moluccensis Bonaparte, 1850, Ambon. Forms superspecies with F. cenchroides and probably also with rest of F. tinnunculus complex. Traditionally split into four additional races, with recognition of bernsteini (N Moluccas), javensis (Java, Bali), timorensis (Timor) and renschi (Sumba). Two subspecies currently recognized. (source: Handbook of the Birds of World)
Subspecies and Distribution:
- * moluccensis (Bonaparte, 1850) - Moluccas, from Morotai and Halmahera S to Buru, Seram and Seram Laut. * microbalia (Oberholser, 1919) - Sulawesi and surrounding small islands; Java and Lesser Sundas E to Tanimbar Is.
Open country, cultivation and urban areas.
Small lizards, large insect and small birds.
Not well known. Apparently sedentary.