About the Red-footed Falcon
The red-footed falcon, formerly the western red-footed falcon, is a bird of prey. It belongs to the family Falconidae, the falcons. This bird is found in eastern Europe and Asia although its numbers are dwindling rapidly due to habitat loss and hunting. It is migratory, wintering in Africa. It is a regular wanderer to western Europe, and in August 2004 a red-footed falcon was found in North America for the first time on the island of Martha's Vineyard, Massachusetts.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Falconiformes |
| Family | Falcons and Caracaras (Falconidae) |
| Species | Falco vespertinus |
| Species Codes | reffal1, RFFA |
| Conservation | VU Vulnerable |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Red-footed Falcon belong to?
The Red-footed Falcon (Falco vespertinus) belongs to the Falcons and Caracaras family (Falconidae), in the order Falconiformes.
What is the conservation status of the Red-footed Falcon?
The Red-footed Falcon is classified as "Vulnerable" (VU) by IUCN Red List.
How can I identify the Red-footed Falcon?
The red-footed falcon, formerly the western red-footed falcon, is a bird of prey. It belongs to the family Falconidae, the falcons. This bird is found in eastern Europe and Asia although its numbers are dwindling rapidly due to habitat loss and hunting. It is migratory, wintering in Africa. It is a ...
Where can I report a Red-footed Falcon sighting?
You can log sightings of Red-footed Falcon on eBird (ebird.org) using species code reffal1, or on iNaturalist.
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