ENEndangered
Mauritius Kestrel
Falco punctatus
Declining
Photo: Wikimedia Commons (CC) via https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mauritius_kestrel
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Habitat
Forest· majorShrubland· major
Conservation measures underway
Site/area managementSpecies managementSpecies recoverySpecies reintroductionEx-situ conservationLegislation
Other threatened species in FALCONIDAE
Threatened in Mauritius
Frequently asked questions
Why is Mauritius Kestrel classified as Endangered?
Mauritius Kestrel is classified as Endangered — facing a very high risk of extinction in the wild — because population numbers are declining steeply and key habitats are under sustained pressure, per the IUCN Red List assessment recorded in the SpeciesRadar database.
Where does Mauritius Kestrel live?
Mauritius Kestrel occurs in Mauritius. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Mauritius Kestrel?
The main threats to Mauritius Kestrel are 11.1, 12.1, 2.1, and 5.1. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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