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Malagasy Kestrel

Falco newtoni

Taxonomy

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

About

The Malagasy kestrel (Falco newtoni), also known as the Madagascar kestrel, Malagasy spotted kestrel, Newton's kestrel, Madagascar spotted kestrel, katiti (Creole) or hitsikitsika (Malagasy), is a small bird of prey of the genus Falco. It is named after British ornithologist Edward Newton. It occurs in two subspecies on Madagascar and at Aldabra. The race from Aldabra is also called Aldabra kestrel (Falco newtoni aldabranus). Its closest living relative is the Seychelles kestrel; they were at one...

Frequently Asked Questions

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