ARKive - Seychelles kestrel - Falco araea- Related species

Species related to the Seychelles kestrel (Falco araea)

White-backed vulture (Gyps africanus)
This is Africa’s most common large vulture, an accomplished scavenger that feeds on the carcasses of Africa’s large animals. Its plumage is... More 38 Images 7 Videos
Rufous mouse lemur (Microcebus rufus)
Information on the rufous mouse lemur (Microcebus rufus) is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 8 Images 0 videos
Black-cheeked lovebird (Agapornis nigrigenis)
The lovebirds comprise nine species of small but solidly built parrots, renowned for their strong pair bonds. The black-cheeked lovebird is... More 2 Images 0 videos
Henkel’s flat-tailed gecko (Uroplatus henkeli)
Henkel’s flat-tailed gecko (Uroplatus henkeli) is most remarkable for its incredible ability to conceal itself in its forest habitat. Not... More 18 Images 1 Video
Pink velvet worm (Opisthopatus roseus)
Velvet worms belong to a phylum of their own, the Onychophora, meaning 'claw-bearers', and are a fascinating group of ancient... More 1 Image 0 videos
Perret’s snout-burrower (Hemisus perreti)
Very little is known about the peculiar-looking Perret’s snout-burrower (Hemisus perreti). Hemisus species are known as the shovel-nosed... More 4 Images 0 videos
Four-spotted tree cophyline frog (Platypelis tetra)
ARKive is working with the Global Amphibian Assessment (GAA) to source images of the world's threatened amphibian species.A collaboration... More 1 Image 0 videos
Sjostedt’s owlet (Glaucidium sjostedti)
Sjostedt’s owlet is a small, attractively coloured owl species found in Central Africa. The head, neck and upper back are brown and densely... More 2 Images 0 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
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
Crested serpent eagle (Spilornis cheela)
Information on the crested serpent eagle (Spilornis cheela) is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 20 Images 1 Video
Levant sparrowhawk (Accipiter brevipes)
A handsome, small-bodied bird of prey, the Levant sparrowhawk can be distinguished by its barred underparts and striking, dark red eyes. The... More 9 Images 0 videos
Montagu's harrier (Circus pygargus)
Named after the early nineteenth century ornithologist Col. George Montagu, Montagu's harrier (Circus pygargus) is the smallest of... More 39 Images 2 Videos
Osprey (Pandion haliaetus)
Occurring on every continent except Antarctica, the osprey is the one of the most widespread birds of prey. The plumage of the osprey is... More 37 Images 10 Videos
Réunion harrier (Circus maillardi)
The Réunion harrier is the only raptor currently breeding on Réunion Island and has the smallest population of any bird species there. The... More 4 Images 0 videos
Henst’s goshawk (Accipiter henstii)
This large bird of prey, found only on the biologically unique island of Madagascar, has largely dark brownish-grey plumage. The underparts... More 1 Image 0 videos
White-headed vulture (Trigonoceps occipitalis)
With its bare, pink face and bright orange-red bill with a peacock blue base, this is one of Africa’s most colourful vultures. The... More 21 Images 2 Videos
African hawk eagle (Hieraaetus spilogaster)
Information on the African hawk eagle is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 13 Images 0 videos
Black-winged kite (Elanus caeruleus)
The black-winged kite is a striking, falcon-like bird of prey with an incredibly extensive range. This species has a pure white head and... More 20 Images 0 videos
Turkey vulture (Cathartes aura)
With a bright, pinkish-red head, brownish-black plumage and a two metre wingspan, the turkey vulture is a highly distinctive bird of prey... More 30 Images 5 Videos
European honey-buzzard (Pernis apivorus)
Contrary to its name, the European honey-buzzard (Pernis apivorus) is not related to other species of buzzard (Buteo spp.), and is instead... More 14 Images 2 Videos
Masked shining-parrot (Prosopeia personata)
Information on the masked shining-parrot is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 3 Images 2 Videos
White-tailed hummingbird (Eupherusa poliocerca)
Information on the white-tailed hummingbird is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 4 Images 0 videos
Congo clawless otter (Aonyx congicus)
With its long, sinuous body set on short-limbs, tapering tail and unwebbed feet, the Congo clawless otter is very similar in appearance to... More 1 Image 0 videos
Mayotte drongo (Dicrurus waldenii)
The Mayotte drongo (Dicrurus waldenii) is a large, black bird, with a deep bluish tinge. The ends of the long forked tail splay out... More 2 Images 0 videos
Golden-plumed parakeet (Leptosittaca branickii)
The golden-plumed parakeet is the only long-tailed parakeet found within its range. This species is predominantly green with a vivid... More 10 Images 1 Video
Purple martin (Progne subis)
Information on the purple martin (Progne subis) is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 9 Images 2 Videos
Striped skink (Oligosoma striatum)
This little-known striped skink is one of the most rarely seen lizards in New Zealand, and fewer than 120 have ever been found. Oligosoma... More 1 Image 0 videos
Mushroomtongue salamander (Bolitoglossa platydactyla)
Information on Bolitoglossa platydactyla is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 6 Images 0 videos
Black-crowned barwing (Actinodura sodangorum)
The black-crowned barwing was first described in 1999, following two years of ornithological exploration in a previously un-surveyed region... More 8 Images 0 videos

Latest from the ARKive blog

ARKive.org is the place for films, photos and facts about endangered species. Subscribe to our blog today to keep up to date!

To see the latest posts from ARKive please visit http://blog.arkive.org or enable javascript.

What's new

New images of the Endangered Angel’s Madagascar frog. More

Endangered species

Climate change is changing tundra into boreal forest, shrinking the habitat of the Arctic fox. More