About the Sooty Falcon
The sooty falcon is a medium-sized falcon, breeding from northeastern Africa to the southern Persian Gulf region, and wintering in East Africa and Madagascar.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Falconiformes |
| Family | Falcons and Caracaras (Falconidae) |
| Species | Falco concolor |
| Species Codes | soofal1, SOFA |
| Conservation | VU Vulnerable |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Sooty Falcon belong to?
The Sooty Falcon (Falco concolor) belongs to the Falcons and Caracaras family (Falconidae), in the order Falconiformes.
What is the conservation status of the Sooty Falcon?
The Sooty Falcon is classified as "Vulnerable" (VU) by IUCN Red List.
How can I identify the Sooty Falcon?
The sooty falcon is a medium-sized falcon, breeding from northeastern Africa to the southern Persian Gulf region, and wintering in East Africa and Madagascar....
Where can I report a Sooty Falcon sighting?
You can log sightings of Sooty Falcon on eBird (ebird.org) using species code soofal1, or on iNaturalist.
Related Species in Falcons and Caracaras 65 species
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Quick Stats
Falconiformes
Order
65
Species in Family
141
iNat Observations
VU
IUCN Status
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