About the Eleonora's Falcon
The Eleonora's Falcon (Falco eleonorae) is a species of bird in the Falcons and Caracaras family (Falconidae), within the order Falconiformes. This family contains 65 recognized species worldwide.
Use the eBird species code elefal1 when logging sightings in eBird or other citizen science platforms.
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Falconiformes |
| Family | Falcons and Caracaras (Falconidae) |
| Species | Falco eleonorae |
| Species Codes | elefal1, ELFA |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Eleonora's Falcon belong to?
The Eleonora's Falcon (Falco eleonorae) belongs to the Falcons and Caracaras family (Falconidae), in the order Falconiformes.
How can I identify the Eleonora's Falcon?
The Eleonora's Falcon is a member of the Falcons and Caracaras family. Check field guides or upload a photo to our AI Bird Identifier for help.
Where can I report a Eleonora's Falcon sighting?
You can log sightings of Eleonora's Falcon on eBird (ebird.org) using species code elefal1, or on iNaturalist.