About the Rock Kestrel
The common kestrel, also known as the European kestrel, Eurasian kestrel or Old World kestrel, is a species of predatory bird belonging to the kestrel group of the falcon family Falconidae. In the United Kingdom, where no other kestrel species commonly occurs, it is generally just called the "kestrel".
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Falconiformes |
| Family | Falcons and Caracaras (Falconidae) |
| Species | Falco rupicolus |
| Species Codes | eurkes1, ROKE, COKE |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Rock Kestrel belong to?
The Rock Kestrel (Falco rupicolus) belongs to the Falcons and Caracaras family (Falconidae), in the order Falconiformes.
How can I identify the Rock Kestrel?
The common kestrel, also known as the European kestrel, Eurasian kestrel or Old World kestrel, is a species of predatory bird belonging to the kestrel group of the falcon family Falconidae. In the United Kingdom, where no other kestrel species commonly occurs, it is generally just called the \"kestre...
Where can I report a Rock Kestrel sighting?
You can log sightings of Rock Kestrel on eBird (ebird.org) using species code eurkes1, or on iNaturalist.
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