Falcons and Caracaras in South Africa

Learn about 6 birds from the Falcons and Caracaras family (Falconidae) found in South Africa. Includes 5 regular species and 1 vagrant visitors. Complete guide with photos and identification information.

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African Pygmy-falcon

African Pygmy-falcon

Polihierax semitorquatus

Least Concern
Hobby

Hobby

Falco subbuteo

Least Concern
Kestrel

Kestrel

Falco tinnunculus

Least Concern
Lanner Falcon

Lanner Falcon

Falco biarmicus

Least Concern
Peregrine Falcon

Peregrine Falcon

Falco peregrinus

Least Concern

Vagrant Falconidae Birds

Rare visitors that have been occasionally spotted in this area.

Eleonora's Falcon

Eleonora's Falcon

Falco eleonorae

Least Concern

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