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Banded Kestrel

Falco zoniventris

Least Concern
Envergure
43,8 cm
Poids
198,0 g
Famille
Falconidae
Ordre
Falconiformes

À propos

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
Envergure 43,8 cm 17.2 in
Poids 198,0 g 6.98 oz

Habitat & Range

Statut de conservation

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Comportement et reproduction

Nidification

Nest type: CV,SC.

Taille de la couvée

3

Taxonomie

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Ordre Falconiformes (Falcons)
Famille Falconidae (Falcons & Caracaras)
Genus Falco
Espèces Falco zoniventris

Distribution

Banded Kestrel has been recorded in 1 countries.

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Présent Not recorded
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Foire aux questions

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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