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 62 species worldwide and 5 species which occur in Madagascar.
| Common Name | Scientific Name | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Madagascar Kestrel | Falco newtoni | Resident, LC |
| Banded Kestrel* | Falco zoniventris | Uncommon resident, LC |
| Eleonora's Falcon | Falco eleonorae | Winter visitor, LC |
| Sooty Falcon | Falco concolor | Winter visitor, LC |
| Peregrine Falcon | Falco peregrinus | Scarce resident, LC |
Read more about this topic: List Of Birds Of Madagascar
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