NZ+Falcon



__**Introduction**__
 * The New Zealand Falcon (Karearea), is also known as the Sparrow Hawk, and the Bush Hawk,

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 * It is a fast-flying raptor that is only found in New Zealand
 * It's habitat is Native Forests mainly in hilly areas.

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 * It's prey is birds and small mammals (Mice/Rats)
 * It is 42-48cm big and is often mistaken for the Australian Harrier Hawk.
 * There are three forms that vary in size, colour and habitats and level of threat of extinction.
 * The ‘Bush Falcon' is found in the forests of the North Island and the northwestern South Island
 * the ‘Eastern Falcon' habitat is the open country of the eastern South Island - Nationally Vulnerable
 * the ‘Southern Falcon' is of the coastal Fiordland, Stewart Island and the Auckland Islands
 * It is illegal to kill a NZ Falcon deliberately
 * Falcons have been fully protected since 1970.
 * The NZ Falcon is a rare Native Bird.
 * NZ had almost 200 unique bird species, 49 are now extinct.
 * Falcon's eat small birds such as the sparrow and thrush, which eat grain and fruit crops. They are therefore useful to farmers.

