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Africa
Barred Falcon
Caracara mexicanus
About this species
The Barred Falcon (Falconidae) is widely distributed across Africa, where it favours desert environments and plays a key role in its ecosystem.
The Barred Falcon is part of the order Falconiformes and the Falconidae family. Its preferred habitat is desert, where it forages, breeds, and contributes to a balanced ecosystem. With a conservation status of Least Concern, this species offers an excellent window into the broader biodiversity of Africa.
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Similar species
Other birds in the Falconidae family and Falconiformes order.