Seychelles Kestrel

Falco araeus

Seychelles Kestrel (Falco araeus) — Birds of Prey of Africa.

The Seychelles Kestrel (Falco araeus) is a member of the Falconidae family found in Africa. Adults weigh 79.8 g. The IUCN Red List lists it as Vulnerable.

Conservation status

IUCN Red List

VU Vulnerable

Facing a high risk of extinction in the wild.

Where it fits

Class Aves
Order Falconiformes
Family Falconidae Caracaras, Falcons
Genus Falco
Species araeus

Where it lives

North, Silhouette, Mahé, Praslin and some satellites (Inner Is., northeastern Seychelles)

Africa

Quick facts

Weight: 79.8 g
Diet: Vertebrate hunters
Family: Falconidae
Order: Falconiformes
Habitat: Woodland

How to identify

Similar birds

Least Concern

Biology & behaviour

Diet

The Seychelles Kestrel preys mainly on other vertebrates.

Behaviour

A bird of open forest, it spends much of its time perched in trees and shrubs.

Migration

The Seychelles Kestrel is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.

The Seychelles Kestrel (Falco araeus) is a species of bird in the Falconidae family, part of the order Falconiformes. It is found across Africa. Its distribution covers AF North, Silhouette, Mahé, Praslin and some satellites (Inner Is., ne Seychelles).

It is a medium-sized bird. Adults weighs around 79.8 g, with a wing length of about 15.2 cm and a tail of around 9.9 cm.

It is classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List and is a focus of conservation concern. Vulnerable species face a high risk of extinction in the wild if pressures continue.

The species has a mapped global range of roughly 222 km² — a relatively restricted global range.

Frequently asked questions

How big is the Seychelles Kestrel?

The Seychelles Kestrel is a medium-sized bird that weighs around 79.8 g.

Where does the Seychelles Kestrel live?

The Seychelles Kestrel is found across Africa with a range covering AF North, Silhouette, Mahé, Praslin and some satellites (Inner Is., ne Seychelles), where it favours woodland, forest and well-treed country.

What family does the Seychelles Kestrel belong to?

The Seychelles Kestrel (Falco araeus) belongs to the Falconidae family, in the order Falconiformes.

What does the Seychelles Kestrel eat?

The Seychelles Kestrel preys mainly on other vertebrates.

Does the Seychelles Kestrel migrate?

The Seychelles Kestrel is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.

Is the Seychelles Kestrel endangered?

It is classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List and is a focus of conservation concern Vulnerable species face a high risk of extinction in the wild if pressures continue.

How large is the Seychelles Kestrel's range?

The Seychelles Kestrel has a mapped global range of about 222 km².