About the Mauritius Kestrel
The Mauritius kestrel is a bird of prey from the family Falconidae endemic to the forests of Mauritius, where it is restricted to the southwestern plateau's forests, cliffs, and ravines. It is the most distinct of the Indian Ocean kestrels. It colonized its island home to evolve into a distinct species probably during the Gelasian. It is the most distant living species among the western Indian Ocean kestrels.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Falconiformes |
| Family | Falcons and Caracaras (Falconidae) |
| Species | Falco punctatus |
| Species Codes | maukes1, MAKE |
| Conservation | EN Endangered |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Mauritius Kestrel belong to?
The Mauritius Kestrel (Falco punctatus) belongs to the Falcons and Caracaras family (Falconidae), in the order Falconiformes.
What is the conservation status of the Mauritius Kestrel?
The Mauritius Kestrel is classified as "Endangered" (EN) by IUCN Red List.
How can I identify the Mauritius Kestrel?
The Mauritius kestrel is a bird of prey from the family Falconidae endemic to the forests of Mauritius, where it is restricted to the southwestern plateau's forests, cliffs, and ravines. It is the most distinct of the Indian Ocean kestrels. It colonized its island home to evolve into a distinct spec...
Where can I report a Mauritius Kestrel sighting?
You can log sightings of Mauritius Kestrel on eBird (ebird.org) using species code maukes1, or on iNaturalist.
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