About the Gray Falcon
The grey falcon is a medium-sized falcon native to Australia, possibly the rarest. It is uncommon throughout its range and is currently classified as Vulnerable.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Falconiformes |
| Family | Falcons and Caracaras (Falconidae) |
| Species | Falco hypoleucos |
| Species Codes | gryfal1, GRFA |
| Conservation | VU Vulnerable |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Gray Falcon belong to?
The Gray Falcon (Falco hypoleucos) belongs to the Falcons and Caracaras family (Falconidae), in the order Falconiformes.
What is the conservation status of the Gray Falcon?
The Gray Falcon is classified as "Vulnerable" (VU) by IUCN Red List.
How can I identify the Gray Falcon?
The grey falcon is a medium-sized falcon native to Australia, possibly the rarest. It is uncommon throughout its range and is currently classified as Vulnerable....
Where can I report a Gray Falcon sighting?
You can log sightings of Gray Falcon on eBird (ebird.org) using species code gryfal1, or on iNaturalist.
Related Species in Falcons and Caracaras 65 species
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Quick Stats
Falconiformes
Order
65
Species in Family
77
iNat Observations
VU
IUCN Status
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