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Red-necked Falcon

Falco chicquera

Taxonomy

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

About

The red-necked falcon (Falco chicquera) is a bird of prey in the falcon family with two disjunct populations, one in India and the other in Africa. This medium-sized falcon has bluish grey wings and upper body, a chestnut red cap with short chin straps passing through the eye. The primary feathers of the wing are black and a single black band at the tip of the tail are distinctive. The Indian subspecies Falco chicquera chicquera also...

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Red-necked Falcon?
The scientific name of Red-necked Falcon is Falco chicquera.
What is the conservation status of Red-necked Falcon?
The Red-necked Falcon has a conservation status of Near Threatened.
What kingdom does Red-necked Falcon belong to?
Red-necked Falcon belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What phylum does Red-necked Falcon belong to?
Red-necked Falcon belongs to the phylum Chordata.
What class does Red-necked Falcon belong to?
Red-necked Falcon belongs to the class Aves.
What order does Red-necked Falcon belong to?
Red-necked Falcon belongs to the order Falconiformes.
What family does Red-necked Falcon belong to?
Red-necked Falcon belongs to the family Falconidae.
What genus does Red-necked Falcon belong to?
Red-necked Falcon belongs to the genus Falco.