Rock Kestrel

Caracaras, Falcons 👁 323 views Updated 2026-11-01

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

Overview

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

Scientific Classification

Genus: Falco; binomial: Falco rupicolus; authority: Daudin, 1800.

Distribution

Breeding range: Africa.

Conservation Status

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

Remarks

Falco rupicolus is split from F. tinnunculus (Hockey et al. 2005).

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