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FALCONIDAE
Subfamily – Falconinae (Falcon, Kestrel, Hobby)
The falcons and caracaras are around 60 species of diurnal birds of prey that make up the family Falconidae. The family is divided into two subfamiles, Polyborinae, which includes the caracaras and forest falcons, and Falconinae, the falcons, kestrel and falconets. They differ from other Falconiformes in killing with their beaks instead of their feet. They have a "tooth" on the side of their beak for the purpose.
Wikipedia
The scientific family of raptors that includes all Falcons, caracaras, Kestrels, Hobbies and falconets. There are approximately 65 birds included in this family, though the exact total can vary depending on how some subspecies are categorized. These birds of prey have a worldwide distribution but are missing from the highest Arctic regions, Antarctica and the densest African jungles. Total species distribution is most diverse in South America and Africa, but no matter where these birds are located, they typically prefer open country habitats and forest edges, typically avoiding thick vegetation that could impede hunting flights.
There is a great size range among species in this bird family, but characteristics that most family members share include:
•Diurnal behavior habits with most activity during the day
•Genders generally similar, though some do show minor dimorphism in color, size or markings
•Carnivorous diet, preying primarily on rodents, snakes, mammals, insects or birds
•Superb, agile flight typically aided by long, pointed wings
Familiar birds in the Falconidae family include the merlin, African hobby, Aplomado falcon, peregrine falcon, crested caracara and American kestrel.
Falconidae : By Melissa Mayntz, About.com Guide
Falcon :
Pygmy Falcon - Polihierax semitorquatus semitorquatus
Lanner Falcon - Falco biarmicus biarmicus
Peregrine Falcon - Falco peregrinus
Taita Falcon – Falco fasciinucha
Red-Necked Falcon - Falco chicquera
Eleonora's Falcon - Falco elenorae
Sooty Falcon - Falco concolor
Amur Falcon(Eastern Red-footed Falcon) - Falco amurensis
(Western) Red-footed Falcon - Falco vespertinus
Kestrel :
Grey Kestrel - Falco ardosiaceus
Dickinson's Kestrel - Falco dickinsoni
Lesser Kestrel - Falco naumanni
Rock Kestrel - Falco rupicolus
Greater Kestrel - Falco rupicoloides
Hobby :
Eurasian (European) Hobby- Falco subbuteo
African Hobby - Falco cuvierii
As per SASOL "Birds of Southern Africa" third Edition
to you... to continue
all pictures from Kgalagadi
Subfamily – Falconinae (Falcon, Kestrel, Hobby)
The falcons and caracaras are around 60 species of diurnal birds of prey that make up the family Falconidae. The family is divided into two subfamiles, Polyborinae, which includes the caracaras and forest falcons, and Falconinae, the falcons, kestrel and falconets. They differ from other Falconiformes in killing with their beaks instead of their feet. They have a "tooth" on the side of their beak for the purpose.
Wikipedia
The scientific family of raptors that includes all Falcons, caracaras, Kestrels, Hobbies and falconets. There are approximately 65 birds included in this family, though the exact total can vary depending on how some subspecies are categorized. These birds of prey have a worldwide distribution but are missing from the highest Arctic regions, Antarctica and the densest African jungles. Total species distribution is most diverse in South America and Africa, but no matter where these birds are located, they typically prefer open country habitats and forest edges, typically avoiding thick vegetation that could impede hunting flights.
There is a great size range among species in this bird family, but characteristics that most family members share include:
•Diurnal behavior habits with most activity during the day
•Genders generally similar, though some do show minor dimorphism in color, size or markings
•Carnivorous diet, preying primarily on rodents, snakes, mammals, insects or birds
•Superb, agile flight typically aided by long, pointed wings
Familiar birds in the Falconidae family include the merlin, African hobby, Aplomado falcon, peregrine falcon, crested caracara and American kestrel.
Falconidae : By Melissa Mayntz, About.com Guide
Falcon :
Pygmy Falcon - Polihierax semitorquatus semitorquatus
Lanner Falcon - Falco biarmicus biarmicus
Peregrine Falcon - Falco peregrinus
Taita Falcon – Falco fasciinucha
Red-Necked Falcon - Falco chicquera
Eleonora's Falcon - Falco elenorae
Sooty Falcon - Falco concolor
Amur Falcon(Eastern Red-footed Falcon) - Falco amurensis
(Western) Red-footed Falcon - Falco vespertinus
Kestrel :
Grey Kestrel - Falco ardosiaceus
Dickinson's Kestrel - Falco dickinsoni
Lesser Kestrel - Falco naumanni
Rock Kestrel - Falco rupicolus
Greater Kestrel - Falco rupicoloides
Hobby :
Eurasian (European) Hobby- Falco subbuteo
African Hobby - Falco cuvierii
As per SASOL "Birds of Southern Africa" third Edition
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Lanner Falcon, even with my car
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Falconidae - Bird of the Month July 2013
Thanks Flutterby
More sound of the Lanner Falcon
More sound of the Lanner Falcon
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And this one just after the kill Lizbeth
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Falconidae - Bird of the Month July 2013
We have seen 4 Lanner Falcon Kills in the KTP, a truly amzing sight, but still have to get a photo of the kill. Lanne Falcon photos from KTP.
We were at Montrose waterhole watching Miera (the leopard) when this guy came to sit in the tree right next to us
This one at Grootkolk scanning the area - made a kill later
At 14 Borehole
We were at Montrose waterhole watching Miera (the leopard) when this guy came to sit in the tree right next to us
This one at Grootkolk scanning the area - made a kill later
At 14 Borehole
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Lanner Falcon
Kgalagadi , February 2011
was surprised... like me, but stayed very close by me... for few pictures
what a privilege
Kgalagadi , February 2011
was surprised... like me, but stayed very close by me... for few pictures
what a privilege
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Grootkolk, January 2012
ready for the hunt
ready for the hunt
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Kgalagadi, March 2013
to admire the magnificent design of the back's feathers
odd manner to drink -O
and a little bit precious... in the water
to admire the magnificent design of the back's feathers
odd manner to drink -O
and a little bit precious... in the water
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