Red-footed falcon
Falco vespertinus
The red-footed falcon (Falco vespertinus), formerly the western red-footed falcon, is a bird of prey.
About the Red-footed falcon
The red-footed falcon (Falco vespertinus), formerly the western red-footed falcon, is a bird of prey. It belongs to the family Falconidae, the falcons. This bird is found in eastern Europe and Asia although its numbers are dwindling rapidly due to habitat loss and hunting. It is migratory, wintering in Africa. It is a regular wanderer to western Europe, and in August 2004 a red-footed falcon was found in North America for the first time on the island of Martha's Vineyard, Massachusetts.
Fun Facts About Red-footed falcon
- This bird is found in eastern Europe and Asia although its numbers are dwindling rapidly due to habitat loss and hunting.
- It is a regular wanderer to western Europe, and in August 2004 a red-footed falcon was found in North America for the first time on the island of Martha's Vineyard, Massachusetts.
Conservation Status
The Red-footed falcon is classified as Near Threatened on the IUCN Red List. This species faces threats that could impact its population if conservation measures are not maintained.
Taxonomy & Classification
| Order | Falconiformes |
| Family | Falconidae |
| Genus | Falco |
| Species | Falco vespertinus |
Range & Habitat
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