Hobby
Scientific name: Falco subbuteo
Look out for the swift-like shape of the hobby as it darts over heathlands and wetlands in summer. They are keen hunters, chasing and catching fast-flying dragonflies and small birds on the wing.
Species information
Statistics
Length: 33-38cmWingspan: 87cm
Weight: 180-240g
Average lifespan: 5 years
Conservation status
Classified in the UK as Green under the Birds of Conservation Concern 5: the Red List for Birds (2021). Protected in the UK under the Wildlife and Countryside Act, 1981.