Greater Kestrel

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Falco rupicoloides

Greater Kestrel, a reference photo
Photo: Thomas Schoch · CC BY-SA 3.0 (licence)

The greater kestrel (Falco rupicoloides) or white-eyed kestrel is a bird of prey belonging to the falcon family Falconidae. It is one of the largest kestrels and is found in open country in southern and eastern Africa.

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Is it venomous or poisonous?

We have no record of Greater Kestrel being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.

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Classification

Kingdom
Animalia
Phylum
Chordata
Class
Aves
Order
Falconiformes
Family
Falconidae
Genus
Falco
Species
Falco rupicoloides

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