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Banded Kestrel
Falco zoniventris
Banded Kestrel (Falco zoniventris) — Birds of Prey of Africa.
The Banded Kestrel (Falco zoniventris) is a member of the Falconidae family found in Africa. Adults weigh 174 g. The IUCN Red List lists it as Least Concern.
Conservation status
IUCN Red List (opens in a new tab)Widespread and abundant — not currently at risk.
Where it fits
- Class Aves
- Order Falconiformes
- Family Falconidae Caracaras, Falcons
- Genus Falco
- Species zoniventris
Quick facts
- Weight
- 174 g
- Diet
- Vertebrate hunters
- Family
- Falconidae
- Order
- Falconiformes
- Habitat
- Woodland
How to identify
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Biology & behaviour
Diet
The Banded 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 Banded Kestrel is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.
The Banded Kestrel (Falco zoniventris) is a species of bird in the Falconidae family, part of the order Falconiformes. Its range spans Africa. Its distribution covers AF Madagascar (except se).
It is a medium-sized bird. Adults weighs around 174 g, with a wing length of about 21.9 cm and a tail of around 14.2 cm.
The IUCN Red List currently assesses it as Least Concern. That category covers species that remain widespread and reasonably abundant in the wild.
The species has a mapped global range of roughly 412,000 km².
Frequently asked questions
How big is the Banded Kestrel?
The Banded Kestrel is a medium-sized bird that weighs around 174 g.
Where does the Banded Kestrel live?
The Banded Kestrel is found across Africa with a range covering AF Madagascar (except se), where it is typically found in wooded and forested habitats.
What family does the Banded Kestrel belong to?
The Banded Kestrel (Falco zoniventris) belongs to the Falconidae family, in the order Falconiformes.
What does the Banded Kestrel eat?
The Banded Kestrel preys mainly on other vertebrates.
Does the Banded Kestrel migrate?
The Banded Kestrel is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.
Is the Banded Kestrel endangered?
The IUCN Red List currently assesses it as Least Concern That category covers species that remain widespread and reasonably abundant in the wild.
How large is the Banded Kestrel's range?
The Banded Kestrel has a mapped global range of about 412,000 km².
Conservation
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