VUVulnerable
Taita Falcon
Falco fasciinucha
Declining
Photo: Wikimedia Commons (CC) via https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Taita_falcon
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Habitat
Forest· majorSavanna· majorGrassland· majorWetlands (inland) - Permanent rivers/streams· majorRocky areas· major
Conservation measures underway
Species recoveryLegislation
Other threatened species in FALCONIDAE
Threatened in Botswana
Frequently asked questions
Why is Taita Falcon classified as Vulnerable?
Taita Falcon is classified as Vulnerable because the population is declining and the species faces a high risk of extinction in the medium-term future if current pressures continue, per the IUCN Red List assessment recorded in the SpeciesRadar database.
Where does Taita Falcon live?
Taita Falcon occurs in Botswana, Ethiopia, Kenya, Malawi, Mozambique, and South Africa (plus 6 other countries). Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Taita Falcon?
The main threats to Taita Falcon are 11.4, 2.1, 7.2, and 9.3. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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