About the Taita Falcon
The Taita falcon is a small falcon found in central and eastern Africa. It was first described from the Taita Hills of Kenya from which it derives its name.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Falconiformes |
| Family | Falcons and Caracaras (Falconidae) |
| Species | Falco fasciinucha |
| Species Codes | taifal1, TAFA |
| Conservation | VU Vulnerable |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Taita Falcon belong to?
The Taita Falcon (Falco fasciinucha) belongs to the Falcons and Caracaras family (Falconidae), in the order Falconiformes.
What is the conservation status of the Taita Falcon?
The Taita Falcon is classified as "Vulnerable" (VU) by IUCN Red List.
How can I identify the Taita Falcon?
The Taita falcon is a small falcon found in central and eastern Africa. It was first described from the Taita Hills of Kenya from which it derives its name....
Where can I report a Taita Falcon sighting?
You can log sightings of Taita Falcon on eBird (ebird.org) using species code taifal1, or on iNaturalist.
Related Species in Falcons and Caracaras 65 species
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Quick Stats
Falconiformes
Order
65
Species in Family
27
iNat Observations
VU
IUCN Status
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