About the Rock Kestrel
The rock kestrel is a bird of prey species belonging to the kestrel group of the falcon family Falconidae. It was previously considered a subspecies of the common kestrel.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Falconiformes |
| Family | Falcons and Caracaras (Falconidae) |
| Species | Falco rupicolus |
| Species Codes | eurkes1, ROKE, COKE |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Rock Kestrel belong to?
The Rock Kestrel (Falco rupicolus) belongs to the Falcons and Caracaras family (Falconidae), in the order Falconiformes.
How can I identify the Rock Kestrel?
The rock kestrel is a bird of prey species belonging to the kestrel group of the falcon family Falconidae. It was previously considered a subspecies of the common kestrel....
Where can I report a Rock Kestrel sighting?
You can log sightings of Rock Kestrel on eBird (ebird.org) using species code eurkes1, or on iNaturalist.
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Quick Stats
Falconiformes
Order
65
Species in Family
3,491
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