About the Banded Kestrel
The banded kestrel is a bird of prey belonging to the falcon family Falconidae. It is endemic to Madagascar and is also known as the Madagascar banded kestrel, barred kestrel or Madagascar barred kestrel. Its closest relatives are the grey kestrel and Dickinson's kestrel of mainland Africa and the three are sometimes placed in the subgenus Dissodectes.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Falconiformes |
| Family | Falcons and Caracaras (Falconidae) |
| Species | Falco zoniventris |
| Species Codes | bankes1, BAKE |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Banded Kestrel belong to?
The Banded Kestrel (Falco zoniventris) belongs to the Falcons and Caracaras family (Falconidae), in the order Falconiformes.
How can I identify the Banded Kestrel?
The banded kestrel is a bird of prey belonging to the falcon family Falconidae. It is endemic to Madagascar and is also known as the Madagascar banded kestrel, barred kestrel or Madagascar barred kestrel. Its closest relatives are the grey kestrel and Dickinson's kestrel of mainland Africa and the t...
Where can I report a Banded Kestrel sighting?
You can log sightings of Banded Kestrel on eBird (ebird.org) using species code bankes1, or on iNaturalist.
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