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C IUCN · LC · Least Concern Falconiformes Falconidae

Malagasy Kestrel

Falco newtoni

Malagasy Kestrel · BirdGacha

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Illustration · not to scale

Body Mass
123.4 g
Diet
Invertebrates
Migration
Resident

⚔️ Ecological Combat Rationale

ATK 79

Apex raptor equipped with razor-sharp talons and curved beak, applying devastating dive kinetic energy (ATK 79).

DEF 49

Dense plumage insulation and vigilant aerial positioning reducing ground strike vulnerability (DEF 49).

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How to identify

Detailed field marks are not yet available. Use the linked sources to confirm an identification.

Similar species

Species-specific comparison notes are not yet available. Related birds below are not necessarily lookalikes.

Calls & songs

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🌍 Range & Habitat

Distribution: Africa: Madagascar and Aldabra (Southwestern Seychelles) Habitat: Grassland & Savanna
2 · Subspecies & regional ranges
  • Falco newtoni newtoni

    Madagascar

  • Falco newtoni aldabranus

    Aldabra (w Aldabra group, sw Seychelles)

IOC World Bird List 15.2 ↗

Frequently asked questions

What is its scientific name?

Falco newtoni

Which family does it belong to?

Caracaras, Falcons (Falconidae)

Where is it found?

Africa: Madagascar and Aldabra (Southwestern Seychelles)

Sources & credits

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