About the Sooty Falcon
The Sooty Falcon (Falco concolor) is a species of bird in the Falcons and Caracaras family (Falconidae), within the order Falconiformes. This family contains 65 recognized species worldwide.
Use the eBird species code soofal1 when logging sightings in eBird or other citizen science platforms.
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Falconiformes |
| Family | Falcons and Caracaras (Falconidae) |
| Species | Falco concolor |
| Species Codes | soofal1, SOFA |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Sooty Falcon belong to?
The Sooty Falcon (Falco concolor) belongs to the Falcons and Caracaras family (Falconidae), in the order Falconiformes.
How can I identify the Sooty Falcon?
The Sooty Falcon is a member of the Falcons and Caracaras family. Check field guides or upload a photo to our AI Bird Identifier for help.
Where can I report a Sooty Falcon sighting?
You can log sightings of Sooty Falcon on eBird (ebird.org) using species code soofal1, or on iNaturalist.