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Species that have a similar taxonomy to the Red-necked falcon (Falco chicquera)

African hobby (Falco cuvierii)
The African hobby is a small, dark falcon with a slim body and long, scythe-like wings, which reach to the end of the tail when the bird is... More 1 Image 0 videos
Eleonora’s falcon (Falco eleonorae)
One of the last bird species in Europe to be discovered by science, and noted for its late breeding season and unusual feeding habits... More 29 Images 1 Video
Eurasian hobby (Falco subbuteo)
The Eurasian hobby is a small, slender falcon with a relatively long, square tail, and long, scythe-like wings, giving it the appearance of... More 23 Images 4 Videos
Greater kestrel (Falco rupicoloides)
The greater kestrel is a member of the Falco genus, also known as the ‘true falcons’, a widespread group of raptors, recognised for their... More 16 Images 2 Videos
Seychelles kestrel (Falco araea)
The Seychelles kestrel, the only day-flying raptor in the central Seychelles, is a small falcon with dark reddish-brown plumage on the... More 5 Images 0 videos
Aplomado falcon (Falco femoralis)
Spanish for lead-coloured, the aplomado falcon’s common name is a reference to the adult’s blue-black upperparts. A slim-bodied raptor with... More 12 Images 1 Video
Gyr falcon (Falco rusticolus)
Information on the gyr falcon is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 30 Images 6 Videos
Grey kestrel (Falco ardosiaceus)
The grey kestrel is a fairly small and stocky bird of prey with, as its common name suggests, entirely slate grey plumage, which contrasts... More 8 Images 0 videos
Dickinson’s kestrel (Falco dickinsoni)
Often observed flying low and fast, with rapid wing beats interspersed with short glides, Dickinson’s kestrel is a smallish, stocky kestrel... More 2 Images 0 videos
Amur falcon (Falco amurensis)
A small, slender bird of prey, with long, pointed wings, the Amur falcon is noteworthy for undertaking one of the most arduous annual... More 6 Images 0 videos
Fox kestrel (Falco alopex)
Substantially larger than most other kestrel species, the fox kestrel possesses well developed, long, pointed wings and an elongated... More 4 Images 0 videos
Saker falcon (Falco cherrug)
A great favourite with falconers, the saker falcon (Falco cherrug) is a large, powerful bird of prey with an exceptionally broad wingspan... More 17 Images 2 Videos
Peregrine falcon (Falco peregrinus)
One of the fastest species in the world, the peregrine falcon (Falco peregrinus) may reach speeds of up to 250 kilometres per hour (155... More 43 Images 11 Videos
Sooty falcon (Falco concolor)
The sooty falcon is an attractive, medium-sized bird of prey with long, slender wings and a long tail. Although the adult plumage is mainly... More 18 Images 1 Video
Kestrel (Falco tinnunculus)
The kestrel (Falco tinnunculus) is our most common diurnal bird of prey, and is often seen hovering over farmland and at the sides of... More 37 Images 11 Videos
Mauritius kestrel (Falco punctatus)
The Mauritius kestrel (Falco punctatus) is a small falcon that was rescued from the brink of extinction by a world-renowned... More 16 Images 4 Videos
Lanner falcon (Falco biarmicus)
The lanner falcon is a handsome and powerful bird of prey, with grey-brown to slaty upperparts, a creamy-white throat and underparts... More 22 Images 4 Videos
Red-footed falcon (Falco vespertinus)
The red-footed falcon (Falco vespertinus) is a small, slender bird of prey in which the male and female vary considerably in appearance... More 33 Images 1 Video
Lesser kestrel (Falco naumanni)
The lesser kestrel (Falco naumanni) is a small kestrel with long pointed wings and a long tail marked with a black band at the end... More 56 Images 4 Videos
Barbary falcon (Falco pelegrinoides)
Like the Peregrine falcon, with which it often considered conspecific, the Barbary falcon exhibits dazzling aerial mastery and speed... More 3 Images 0 videos
Merlin (Falco columbarius)
An extremely fast, agile hunter, the merlin (Falco columbarius) is a small, distinctive species of falcon from the northern hemisphere. The... More 23 Images 2 Videos
American kestrel (Falco sparverius)
Not only is the American kestrel one of the most abundant raptors in the Americas, but this diminutive bird of prey is also the only kestrel... More 26 Images 2 Videos
Southern caracara (Caracara plancus)
Information on the southern caracara is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 17 Images 0 videos
Yellow-headed caracara (Milvago chimachima)
Information on the yellow-headed caracara is currently being researched and written and will appear here... More 13 Images 1 Video
White-rumped falcon (Polihierax insignis)
Information on the white-rumped falcon is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 7 Images 0 videos
Chimango caracara (Milvago chimango)
Recognisable by its relatively plain appearance, the chimango caracara is a common raptor in southern South America. Although the all brown... More 15 Images 1 Video
White fronted falconet (Microhierax latifrons)
Information on the white fronted falconet is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 1 Image 0 videos
Pygmy falcon (Polihierax semitorquatus)
Information on the pygmy falcon is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 13 Images 1 Video
Striated caracara (Phalcoboenus australis)
The striated caracara (Phalcoboenus australis) is a distinctive and charismatic raptor, which has the southernmost overall breeding... More 44 Images 6 Videos
Small sparrowhawk (Accipiter nanus)
Information on the small sparrowhawk (Accipiter nanus) is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 1 Image 0 videos

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