About the Seychelles Kestrel
The Seychelles Kestrel (Falco araeus) 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 seykes1 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 araeus |
| Species Codes | seykes1, SEKE |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Seychelles Kestrel belong to?
The Seychelles Kestrel (Falco araeus) belongs to the Falcons and Caracaras family (Falconidae), in the order Falconiformes.
How can I identify the Seychelles Kestrel?
The Seychelles Kestrel 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 Seychelles Kestrel sighting?
You can log sightings of Seychelles Kestrel on eBird (ebird.org) using species code seykes1, or on iNaturalist.