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Taita Falcon
Falco fasciinucha
Taita Falcon (Falco fasciinucha) — Birds of Prey of Africa.
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The Taita Falcon (Falco fasciinucha) is a member of the Falconidae family found in Africa. Adults weigh 255 g. The IUCN Red List lists it as Vulnerable.
Conservation status
IUCN Red List (opens in a new tab)Facing a high risk of extinction in the wild.
Where it fits
- Class Aves
- Order Falconiformes
- Family Falconidae Caracaras, Falcons
- Genus Falco
- Species fasciinucha
Quick facts
- Weight
- 255 g
- Diet
- Vertebrate hunters
- Family
- Falconidae
- Order
- Falconiformes
- Habitat
- Grassland & open country
How to identify
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Biology & behaviour
Diet
The Taita Falcon preys mainly on other vertebrates.
Behaviour
A bird of rocky terrain, it is highly aerial, spending much of its time on the wing.
Migration
The Taita Falcon is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.
The Taita Falcon (Falco fasciinucha) belongs to the Falconidae family of the order Falconiformes. It is found across Africa. Its distribution covers AF s Ethiopia to n South Africa.
It is a large bird. Adults weighs around 255 g, with a wing length of about 20.8 cm and a tail of around 8.6 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 501,000 km².
Frequently asked questions
How big is the Taita Falcon?
The Taita Falcon is a large bird that weighs around 255 g.
Where does the Taita Falcon live?
The Taita Falcon is found across Africa with a range covering AF s Ethiopia to n South Africa, where it favours open grassland, scrub and lightly vegetated country.
What family does the Taita Falcon belong to?
The Taita Falcon (Falco fasciinucha) belongs to the Falconidae family, in the order Falconiformes.
What does the Taita Falcon eat?
The Taita Falcon preys mainly on other vertebrates.
Does the Taita Falcon migrate?
The Taita Falcon is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.
Is the Taita Falcon 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 Taita Falcon's range?
The Taita Falcon has a mapped global range of about 501,000 km².
Conservation
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