About the Greater Kestrel
The greater kestrel or white-eyed kestrel is a bird of prey belonging to the falcon family Falconidae. It is one of the largest kestrels and is found in open country in southern and eastern Africa.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Falconiformes |
| Family | Falcons and Caracaras (Falconidae) |
| Species | Falco rupicoloides |
| Species Codes | grekes1, GRKE |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Greater Kestrel belong to?
The Greater Kestrel (Falco rupicoloides) belongs to the Falcons and Caracaras family (Falconidae), in the order Falconiformes.
How can I identify the Greater Kestrel?
The greater kestrel or white-eyed kestrel is a bird of prey belonging to the falcon family Falconidae. It is one of the largest kestrels and is found in open country in southern and eastern Africa....
Where can I report a Greater Kestrel sighting?
You can log sightings of Greater Kestrel on eBird (ebird.org) using species code grekes1, or on iNaturalist.
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Quick Stats
Falconiformes
Order
65
Species in Family
1,028
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