Mauritius Kestrel

Caracaras, Falcons 👁 130 views Updated 2026-11-01

Mauritius Kestrel (<em>Falco punctatus</em>) is a species of Caracaras, Falcons (<em>Falconidae</em>) in the order Falcons and Allies.

Overview

Mauritius Kestrel (Falco punctatus) is a species of Caracaras, Falcons (Falconidae) in the order Falcons and Allies.

Scientific Classification

Genus: Falco; binomial: Falco punctatus; authority: Temminck, 1821.

Distribution

Breeding range: the Indian Ocean.

Conservation Status

This taxon is listed as Extant (living) in the IOC World Bird List.

Remarks

No additional remarks recorded.

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