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Primary Traits
124 g
0 m - 1,800 m
48
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Record section
Identity and Taxonomy
Scientific identity, taxonomic placement, and source lineage.
Scientific name
Falco newtoni
English name
Malagasy Kestrel
Order
Falconiformes
Family
Falconidae
Genus
Falco
Species
newtoni
Data source
HBW2, BOTW
Record section
Conservation and Range
Threat status and geographic distribution signals.
Conservation status
Least Concern
Range restricted
No
Island endemic
Yes
Biogeographic realm
Madagascar & islands
Latitudinal zone
Tropical-Temperate
Record section
Measurements
Mass and elevation values from the stored record.
Minimum female mass
122 g
Maximum female mass
159 g
Minimum male mass
85 g
Maximum male mass
130 g
Minimum unsexed mass
No data
Maximum unsexed mass
No data
Average mass
124 g
Minimum elevation
No data
Typical lower elevation
0 m
Typical upper elevation
1,800 m
Maximum elevation
2,450 m
Elevation range
1,800 m
Typical elevation
900 m
Record section
Ecology
Habitat, diet, and specialization profile.
Primary habitat
Grassland
Habitat breadth
2
Primary diet
Invertebrate
Diet breadth
2
Diet specialization index
1.4
Record section
Behavior and Reproduction
Breeding, nesting, incubation, and social traits.
Social behavior
No data
Mating system
Monogamous
Cooperative breeding
No data
Nest type
Cavity (tree), Other bird's nest
Nest substrate
Building, Rock, Tree
Minimum broods per year
No data
Maximum broods per year
No data
Minimum clutch size
4
Maximum clutch size
4
Incubating sex
Female
Minimum incubation period
No data
Maximum incubation period
No data
Minimum fledging period
No data
Maximum fledging period
No data
Nest parasitism
No data
Average clutch size
4
Record section
Mobility and Flight
Flight ability and movement pattern.
Flight status
Flies
Mobility patterns
Dispersive, Sedentary