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Endangered

Mauritius Kestrel

Falco punctatus

Mauritius Kestrel (Falco punctatus) — Birds of Prey of Oceans & Seabirds.

The Mauritius Kestrel (Falco punctatus) is a member of the Falconidae family found in Oceans & Seabirds. Adults weigh 167 g. The IUCN Red List lists it as Endangered.

Conservation status

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EN Endangered

Facing a very high risk of extinction in the wild.

Where it fits

  1. Class Aves
  2. Order Falconiformes
  3. Family Falconidae Caracaras, Falcons
  4. Genus Falco
  5. Species punctatus

Where it lives

Mauritius (central Mascarenes)

Quick facts

Weight
167 g
Diet
Vertebrate hunters
Family
Falconidae
Order
Falconiformes
Habitat
Woodland

How to identify

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Biology & behaviour

Diet

The Mauritius Kestrel preys mainly on other vertebrates.

Behaviour

A bird of open forest, it uses a wide range of foraging strategies.

Migration

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

The Mauritius Kestrel (Falco punctatus) belongs to the Falconidae family of the order Falconiformes. It is found across Oceans & Seabirds. Its distribution covers IO Mauritius (c Mascarenes).

It is a medium-sized bird. Adults weighs around 167 g, with a wing length of about 17.9 cm and a tail of around 13.4 cm.

It is classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List and is a focus of conservation concern. Endangered species face a very high risk of extinction in the wild.

Its mapped global range covers an estimated 158 km² — a relatively restricted global range.

Frequently asked questions

How big is the Mauritius Kestrel?

The Mauritius Kestrel is a medium-sized bird that weighs around 167 g.

Where does the Mauritius Kestrel live?

The Mauritius Kestrel is found across Oceans & Seabirds with a range covering IO Mauritius (c Mascarenes), where it favours woodland, forest and well-treed country.

What family does the Mauritius Kestrel belong to?

The Mauritius Kestrel (Falco punctatus) belongs to the Falconidae family, in the order Falconiformes.

What does the Mauritius Kestrel eat?

The Mauritius Kestrel preys mainly on other vertebrates.

Does the Mauritius Kestrel migrate?

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

Is the Mauritius Kestrel endangered?

It is classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List and is a focus of conservation concern Endangered species face a very high risk of extinction in the wild.

How large is the Mauritius Kestrel's range?

The Mauritius Kestrel has a mapped global range of about 158 km².

Conservation

Endangered

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