About the Reunion Kestrel
The Réunion kestrel is an extinct bird of prey which belongs to the falcon family. It was endemic to the Mascarene island of Réunion and was part of the Western Indian Ocean radiation of kestrels.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Falconiformes |
| Family | Falcons and Caracaras (Falconidae) |
| Species | Falco duboisi |
| Species Codes | reukes1, REKE |
| Conservation | extinct |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Reunion Kestrel belong to?
The Reunion Kestrel (Falco duboisi) belongs to the Falcons and Caracaras family (Falconidae), in the order Falconiformes.
How can I identify the Reunion Kestrel?
The Réunion kestrel is an extinct bird of prey which belongs to the falcon family. It was endemic to the Mascarene island of Réunion and was part of the Western Indian Ocean radiation of kestrels....
Where can I report a Reunion Kestrel sighting?
You can log sightings of Reunion Kestrel on eBird (ebird.org) using species code reukes1, or on iNaturalist.