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Mauritius Kestrel

Falco punctatus

Endangered
Envergadura
35,9 cm
Peso
173,25 g
Familia
Falconidae
Orden
Falconiformes

The Mauritius Kestrel (Falco punctatus) is a bird species in the family Falconidae (halcones y caracaras), within the order Falconiformes (halcones). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 35.9 cm and a weight of 173.2 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Endangered.

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Acerca de

Cernícalo de Mauricio, 26-30 cm. El ave más rara del mundo en los años 70 (4 individuos). Pardo con partes inferiores moteadas. Bosques de Mauricio. Recuperado por cría en cautividad. Vulnerable.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Envergadura 35,9 cm 14.1 in
Peso 173,25 g 6.11 oz

Habitat & Range

Estado de conservación

Endangered
IUCN Red List

Comportamiento y reproducción

Nidificación

Nest type: CV. Incubation: 30-38 days. Fledging: 39 days.

Tamaño de la puesta

2-5

Taxonomía

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Orden Falconiformes (Halcones)
Familia Falconidae (Halcones y Caracaras)
Genus Falco
Especies Falco punctatus

Distribution

Mauritius Kestrel has been recorded in 1 countries.

Presente Not recorded

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Preguntas frecuentes

Is the Mauritius Kestrel endangered?
The Mauritius Kestrel has a conservation status of Endangered.
How does the Mauritius Kestrel nest?
Nest type: CV. Incubation: 30-38 days. Fledging: 39 days.
How big is the Mauritius Kestrel?
The Mauritius Kestrel has a wingspan of 35.9 cm, weight of 173.25 g.
What order and family does the Mauritius Kestrel belong to?
The Mauritius Kestrel (Falco punctatus) belongs to the order Falconiformes and the family Falconidae.

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