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White-rumped Falcon
Neohierax insignis
White-rumped Falcon (Neohierax insignis) — Birds of Prey of South & Southeast Asia.
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The White-rumped Falcon (Neohierax insignis) is a member of the Falconidae family found in South & Southeast Asia. The IUCN Red List lists it as Near Threatened.
Conservation status
IUCN Red List (opens in a new tab)Close to qualifying for a threatened category in the near future.
Where it fits
- Class Aves
- Order Falconiformes
- Family Falconidae Caracaras, Falcons
- Genus Neohierax
- Species insignis
Quick facts
- Family
- Falconidae
- Order
- Falconiformes
Biology & behaviour
The White-rumped Falcon (Neohierax insignis) is a species of bird in the Falconidae family, part of the order Falconiformes. It is found across South & Southeast Asia. Its distribution covers OR se Asia.
The IUCN Red List lists it as Near Threatened. That means it is close to qualifying as threatened and is worth keeping a careful eye on.
Frequently asked questions
Where does the White-rumped Falcon live?
The White-rumped Falcon is found across South & Southeast Asia with a range covering OR se Asia.
What family does the White-rumped Falcon belong to?
The White-rumped Falcon (Neohierax insignis) belongs to the Falconidae family, in the order Falconiformes.
Is the White-rumped Falcon endangered?
The IUCN Red List lists it as Near Threatened That means it is close to qualifying as threatened and is worth keeping a careful eye on.
Conservation
Every bird benefits from bird-safe windows, native plants, and keeping cats indoors. Small changes at home add up to real protection.
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