About the Gray Kestrel
The grey kestrel is an African bird of prey belonging to the falcon family Falconidae. Its closest relatives are the banded kestrel and Dickinson's kestrel 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 ardosiaceus |
| Species Codes | grykes1, GRKE |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Gray Kestrel belong to?
The Gray Kestrel (Falco ardosiaceus) belongs to the Falcons and Caracaras family (Falconidae), in the order Falconiformes.
How can I identify the Gray Kestrel?
The grey kestrel is an African bird of prey belonging to the falcon family Falconidae. Its closest relatives are the banded kestrel and Dickinson's kestrel and the three are sometimes placed in the subgenus Dissodectes....
Where can I report a Gray Kestrel sighting?
You can log sightings of Gray Kestrel on eBird (ebird.org) using species code grykes1, or on iNaturalist.
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