The Amur falcon migrates from northern Eurasia to Africa and is known for hunting dragonflies over water.
Amur falcons breed in southeastern Siberia and parts of northern China before migrating south to southern and eastern Africa. Their route includes a remarkable crossing of the Indian Ocean, and the species is regarded as one of the world's most impressive long-distance raptor migrants.
These small falcons often gather in large numbers where flying insects are abundant. Dragonflies can form an important part of their diet during migration, although the birds also take other insects and small prey. Their migration depends heavily on seasonal insect abundance.
The species was formerly grouped with the red-footed falcon, but it is now treated as distinct. The male has dark plumage with a pale, barred underside and reddish legs, while the female is largely grey and rufous. Nagaland in northeastern India is a well-known migration stopover.