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Amur Falcon

Falco amurensis

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Chordata ›Class: Aves ›Order: Falconiformes ›Family: Falconidae ›Genus: Falco

About

The Amur falcon (Falco amurensis) is a small raptor of the falcon family. It breeds in south-eastern Siberia and Northern China before migrating in large flocks across India and over the Arabian Sea to winter in Southern Africa. It was earlier treated as a subspecies of the red-footed falcon (Falco vespertinus) and known as the eastern red-footed falcon. Males are dark grey with reddish brown thighs and undertail coverts; reddish orange eye-ring, cere, and feet. Females...

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Amur Falcon?
The scientific name of Amur Falcon is Falco amurensis.
What is the conservation status of Amur Falcon?
The Amur Falcon has a conservation status of Least Concern.
What kingdom does Amur Falcon belong to?
Amur Falcon belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What phylum does Amur Falcon belong to?
Amur Falcon belongs to the phylum Chordata.
What class does Amur Falcon belong to?
Amur Falcon belongs to the class Aves.
What order does Amur Falcon belong to?
Amur Falcon belongs to the order Falconiformes.
What family does Amur Falcon belong to?
Amur Falcon belongs to the family Falconidae.
What genus does Amur Falcon belong to?
Amur Falcon belongs to the genus Falco.