About the Seychelles Kestrel
The Seychelles kestrel is a small bird of prey belonging to the genus Falco in the falcon family, Falconidae. It is endemic to the Seychelles Islands where it is the only breeding bird of prey. It is known in Seychellois Creole as the katiti after its loud, shrill call.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Falconiformes |
| Family | Falcons and Caracaras (Falconidae) |
| Species | Falco araeus |
| Species Codes | seykes1, SEKE |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Seychelles Kestrel belong to?
The Seychelles Kestrel (Falco araeus) belongs to the Falcons and Caracaras family (Falconidae), in the order Falconiformes.
How can I identify the Seychelles Kestrel?
The Seychelles kestrel is a small bird of prey belonging to the genus Falco in the falcon family, Falconidae. It is endemic to the Seychelles Islands where it is the only breeding bird of prey. It is known in Seychellois Creole as the katiti after its loud, shrill call....
Where can I report a Seychelles Kestrel sighting?
You can log sightings of Seychelles Kestrel on eBird (ebird.org) using species code seykes1, or on iNaturalist.
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