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Lesser Kestrel

Falco naumanni

Not Evaluated

Habitat & Distribution

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

Found across Asia (Taiwan) and Europe (5 countries).

🇧🇪 Belgium 🇩🇰 Denmark 🇳🇴 Norway 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇹🇼 Taiwan 🇺🇦 Ukraine

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Animalia (Animals)
Phylum
Chordata (Chordates)
Class
Aves (Birds)
Order
Falconiformes (Falconiformes)
Family
Falconidae
Genus
Falco
Species
Falco naumanni (Lesser Kestrel)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese ヒメチョウゲンボウ
Chinese 黃爪隼
Spanish Cernícalo Primilla
French faucon crécerellette
German Rötelfalke
Portuguese Peneireiro-das-torres
Russian Степная пустельга

Similar Species in Falco

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African Hobby
Falco cuvierii
Least Concern
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American Kestrel
Falco sparverius
Least Concern
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Amur Falcon
Falco amurensis
Not Evaluated
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Aplomado Falcon
Falco femoralis
Least Concern
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Australian Hobby
Falco longipennis
Least Concern
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Banded Kestrel
Falco zoniventris
Least Concern
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Bat Falcon
Falco rufigularis
Least Concern
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Black Falcon
Falco subniger
Least Concern
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Lesser Kestrel?
The scientific name of Lesser Kestrel is Falco naumanni. It belongs to the genus Falco.
Where does Lesser Kestrel live?
Lesser Kestrel is found in Found across Asia (Taiwan) and Europe (5 countries).. Countries include Belgium, Denmark, Norway, Sweden, Taiwan, Ukraine.
What family does Lesser Kestrel belong to?
Lesser Kestrel (Falco naumanni) belongs to the genus Falco, which is part of the taxonomic family Falconidae.
What kingdom does Lesser Kestrel belong to?
Lesser Kestrel (Falco naumanni) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).
What are the closest relatives of Lesser Kestrel?
The closest relatives of Lesser Kestrel in the genus Falco include African Hobby, American Kestrel, Amur Falcon, Aplomado Falcon, Australian Hobby.

Native Range — 6 Countries

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Genus Falco — 20 Species

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African Hobby
Falco cuvierii
LC 🐾
American Kestrel
Falco sparverius
LC 🐾
Amur Falcon
Falco amurensis
NE 🐾
Aplomado Falcon
Falco femoralis
LC 🐾
Australian Hobby
Falco longipennis
LC 🐾
Banded Kestrel
Falco zoniventris
LC 🐾
Bat Falcon
Falco rufigularis
LC 🐾
Black Falcon
Falco subniger
LC 🐾
Brown Falcon
Falco berigora
LC 🐾
Dickinson's Kestrel
Falco dickinsoni
LC 🐾
Duck Hawk
Falco peregrinus
LC 🐾
Eleonora's Falcon
Falco eleonorae
NE 🐾
Eurasian Hobby
Falco subbuteo
NT 🐾
Eurasian Kestrel / Common Kestrel
Falco tinnunculus
LC 🐾
Fox Kestrel
Falco alopex
LC 🐾
Gray Falcon
Falco hypoleucos
VU 🐾
Gray Kestrel
Falco ardosiaceus
LC 🐾
Greater Kestrel
Falco rupicoloides
LC 🐾
Gyrfalcon
Falco rusticolus
NT 🐾
Laggar Falcon
Falco jugger
NT
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