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Banded Kestrel

Falco zoniventris

Least Concern
Размах крыльев
43,8 cm
Масса
198,0 g
Семейство
Falconidae
Отряд
Falconiformes

The Banded Kestrel (Falco zoniventris) is a bird species in the family Falconidae (falcons & caracaras), within the order Falconiformes (falcons). 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
Размах крыльев 43,8 cm 17.2 in
Масса 198,0 g 6.98 oz

Habitat & Range

Охранный статус

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Поведение и размножение

Гнездование

Nest type: CV,SC.

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Таксономия

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Отряд Falconiformes (Falcons)
Семейство Falconidae (Falcons & Caracaras)
Genus Falco
Виды Falco zoniventris

Distribution

Banded Kestrel has been recorded in 1 countries.

Присутствует Not recorded

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Часто задаваемые вопросы

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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