774 observationsLeast Concern
Gray Kestrel
Falco ardosiaceus
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Animalia βΊPhylum: Chordata βΊClass: Aves βΊOrder: Falconiformes βΊFamily: Falconidae βΊGenus: Falco
About
The grey kestrel (Falco ardosiaceus) is an African bird of prey belonging to the falcon family Falconidae. Its closest relatives are the banded kestrel and Dickinson's kestrel and the three are sometimes placed in the subgenus Dissodectes.
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of Gray Kestrel is Falco ardosiaceus.
- The Gray Kestrel has a conservation status of Least Concern.
- Gray Kestrel belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
- Gray Kestrel belongs to the phylum Chordata.
- Gray Kestrel belongs to the class Aves.
- Gray Kestrel belongs to the order Falconiformes.
- Gray Kestrel belongs to the family Falconidae.
- Gray Kestrel belongs to the genus Falco.