About the Fox Kestrel
The fox kestrel is a bird of prey belonging to the falcon family Falconidae. It is found in arid, open country in the northern part of Sub-Saharan Africa.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Falconiformes |
| Family | Falcons and Caracaras (Falconidae) |
| Species | Falco alopex |
| Species Codes | foxkes1, FOKE |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Fox Kestrel belong to?
The Fox Kestrel (Falco alopex) belongs to the Falcons and Caracaras family (Falconidae), in the order Falconiformes.
How can I identify the Fox Kestrel?
The fox kestrel is a bird of prey belonging to the falcon family Falconidae. It is found in arid, open country in the northern part of Sub-Saharan Africa....
Where can I report a Fox Kestrel sighting?
You can log sightings of Fox Kestrel on eBird (ebird.org) using species code foxkes1, or on iNaturalist.
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Quick Stats
Falconiformes
Order
65
Species in Family
90
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