Red-Necked Falcon:
A rare Red-necked falcon was sighted in Kawal Tiger Reserve.
- The red-necked falcon (Falco chicquera ) is a bird of prey in the falcon family
- It has two disjunctive populations, one in India and the other in Africa.
- It is a medium-sized bird of prey recognised for its distinctive reddish-brown crown and neck, bluish-grey upperparts, sharp talons, and agile flight.
- The species is usually found in open woodlands, dry deciduous forests, scrublands, and agricultural fields.
- India up to Himalayan foothills and terrai; Nepal, Pakistan and Bangladesh, South of Sahara in
- Characteristics:
- It is known for its hunting abilities. It usually hunts in pairs, often at dawn and dusk.
- They are mostly resident but may make nomadic movements in response to weather.
- It feeds on small birds, insects, reptiles, and rodents.
- Threats: Habitat degradation, deforestation, pesticide usage, and disturbance in nesting areas are among the major threats.
- Conservation Status:
- IUCN: Near Threatened
