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Red-headed Falcon

Falco chicquera

Near Threatened
Wingspan
41.0 cm
Weight
212.0 g
Family
Falconidae
Order
Falconiformes

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Wingspan 41.0 cm 16.1 in
Weight 212.0 g 7.48 oz

Conservation Status

Near Threatened
IUCN Red List

Behavior & Breeding

Nesting

Nest type: O. Incubation: 32-35 days. Fledging: 34-40 days.

Clutch Size

2-5

Taxonomy

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Order Falconiformes (Falcons)
Family Falconidae (Falcons & Caracaras)
Genus Falco
Species Falco chicquera

Distribution

Red-headed Falcon has been recorded in 1 countries.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Red-headed Falcon endangered?
The Red-headed Falcon has a conservation status of Near Threatened.
How does the Red-headed Falcon nest?
Nest type: O. Incubation: 32-35 days. Fledging: 34-40 days.
How big is the Red-headed Falcon?
The Red-headed Falcon has a wingspan of 41.0 cm, weight of 212.0 g.
What order and family does the Red-headed Falcon belong to?
The Red-headed Falcon (Falco chicquera) belongs to the order Falconiformes and the family Falconidae.

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