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Banded Kestrel

Falco zoniventris

Least Concern
Flügelspannweite
43,8 cm
Gewicht
198,0 g
Familie
Falconidae
Ordnung
Falconiformes

The Banded Kestrel (Falco zoniventris) is a bird species in the family Falconidae (falken und karakaras), within the order Falconiformes (falken). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 43.8 cm and a weight of 198 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.

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The Banded Kestrel is a medium-sized falcon of the family Falconidae endemic to Madagascar, where it inhabits forest and woodland. Weighing about 198g with a wingspan of 43.8cm, it has barred underparts that give it its name. It hunts insects, lizards, and small vertebrates from elevated perches.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Flügelspannweite 43,8 cm 17.2 in
Gewicht 198,0 g 6.98 oz

Habitat & Range

Erhaltungsstatus

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Verhalten & Brutverhalten

Nistverhalten

Nest type: CV,SC.

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Taxonomie

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Ordnung Falconiformes (Falken)
Familie Falconidae (Falken und Karakaras)
Genus Falco
Arten Falco zoniventris

Distribution

Banded Kestrel has been recorded in 1 countries.

Vorhanden Not recorded

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Is the Banded Kestrel endangered?
The Banded Kestrel has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Banded Kestrel nest?
Nest type: CV,SC.
How big is the Banded Kestrel?
The Banded Kestrel has a wingspan of 43.8 cm, weight of 198.0 g.
What order and family does the Banded Kestrel belong to?
The Banded Kestrel (Falco zoniventris) belongs to the order Falconiformes and the family Falconidae.

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