The red-footed falcon (Falco vespertinus), formerly the western red-footed falcon, is a bird of prey. It belongs to the family Falconidae, the falcons. This bird is found in eastern Europe and Asia although its numbers are dwindling rapidly due to habitat loss and hunting. It is migratory, wintering in Africa.

Long-winged and elegant, but looks less powerful than Eurasian Hobby, with which it may associate while hawking for insects. Males unmistakable, females distinctive. Juveniles can be confused with young Hobbies, but note juvenile Red-footed's barred uppertail. Often seen perched on telephone wires and posts.

The red-footed falcon (Falco vespertinus ), formerly the western red-footed falcon, is a bird of prey. It belongs to the family Falconidae, the falcons. This bird is found in eastern Europe and Asia although its numbers are dwindling rapidly due to habitat loss and hunting. It is migratory, wintering in Africa.

Nov 28, 2024 · Among Europe’s migratory raptors, the Red-footed Falcon (Falco vespertinus) stands out with its striking colours and unique migration patterns. Unlike many raptors, Red-footed Falcons are social birds, often migrating in flocks and even roosting together during migration and wintering season.

Mar 5, 2022 · Red-footed Falcon (Falco vespertinus), version 1.1. In Birds of the World (B. K. Keeney, Editor). Cornell Lab of Ornithology, Ithaca, NY, USA. https://doi.org/10.2173/bow.reffal1.01.1. A global alliance of nature organizations working to document the natural history of all bird species at an unprecedented scale.

Jul 29, 2021 · Red-footed falcons (Falco vespertinus) are a small, long-distance and obligate migrant falcon that breeds at the forest-steppe interface in Eurasia and winters in Southern Africa.

The Red-footed Falcon, Falco vespertinus, is a medium-small raptor with long wings, known for its striking red undertail and legs in the adult male.

Jul 13, 2023 · It is a regular wanderer to western Europe, and in August of 2004 a Red-footed Falcon was found in North America for the first time on the island of Martha’s Vineyard, …

Jun 5, 2023 · The Red-footed Falcon (Falco vespertinus) is a captivating bird of prey that belongs to the Falconidae family. Known for its striking appearance and unique behaviors, this species has captured the attention of ornithologists and bird enthusiasts alike.

The red-footed falcon (Falco vespertinus), formerly western red-footed falcon, is a bird of prey. It belongs to the family Falconidae, the falcons. This bird is found in eastern Europe and Asia although its numbers are dwindling rapidly due to habitat loss and hunting. It is migratory, wintering in Africa.