List of Birds of Saint Helena - Falcons

Falcons

Order: Falconiformes Family: Falconidae

Falconidae is a family of diurnal birds of prey. They differ from hawks, eagles, and kites in that they kill with their beaks instead of their feet. There are about 64 species worldwide and 1 species which occurs in Saint Helena.

  • Amur Falcon Falco amurensis (A)

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