Red-necked Falcon

Falco chicquera

Near Threatened

The Red-necked Falcon is a falconid raptor of the Indian subcontinent. It hunts from fast flight or exposed perches, taking birds, insects, bats, or small mammals. Strong pointed wings, keen eyesight, and bold territorial behavior help it exploit cliffs, trees, grasslands, farms, wetlands, or coastlines depending on the species.

Family

Falconidae

Group

Falcons and Caracaras

Range

Red-necked Falcon Range — Resident or seasonal range in the Indian subcontinent

Population

≈ 10K-100K

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