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Halcón esmerejón

Falco columbarius

Least Concern

About

El esmerejón (Falco columbarius) esta clasificado como Preocupacion Menor (LC) en la Lista Roja de la UICN. Ampliamente distribuido y abundante en su area de distribucion, con poblaciones estables y sin preocupaciones de conservacion inmediatas.

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in various aerial, terrestrial, and aquatic environments.

Widely distributed across Europe (5 countries), North America (United States), and South America (Colombia, Ecuador, Venezuela).

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Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Falconiformes (Falconiformes)

Species

Falco columbarius (Halcón esmerejón)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese コチョウゲンボウ

Chinese 灰背隼

Spanish Halcón esmerejón

French Faucon émerillon

German Merlin

Portuguese Esmerilhão

Russian Дербник

Thai เหยี่ยวเมอร์ลิน

Similar Species in Falco

Cernícalo australiano

Falco cenchroides

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Halcón esmerejón?

The scientific name of Halcón esmerejón is Falco columbarius. It belongs to the genus Falco.

What is the conservation status of Halcón esmerejón?

Halcón esmerejón (Falco columbarius) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Halcón esmerejón live?

Halcón esmerejón is found in Widely distributed across Europe (5 countries), North America (United States), and South America (Colombia, Ecuador, Venezuela).. Countries include Belgium, Colombia, Denmark, Ecuador, Norway, Russia, Sweden, United States, Venezuela.

What family does Halcón esmerejón belong to?

Halcón esmerejón (Falco columbarius) belongs to the genus Falco, which is part of the taxonomic family Falconidae.

Is Halcón esmerejón endangered?

No, Halcón esmerejón (Falco columbarius) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does Halcón esmerejón belong to?

Halcón esmerejón (Falco columbarius) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).

What are the closest relatives of Halcón esmerejón?

The closest relatives of Halcón esmerejón in the genus Falco include Alcotán africano, Alcotán australiano, Alcotán Europeo, Alcotán filipino, Alcotán turumti.