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Red-necked Falcon
Rooinekvalk · Falco chicquera
A slim, fast falcon marked by a rich chestnut crown and nape, often tied to stands of tall palms where it nests and roosts. It hunts small birds at speed, frequently in cooperating pairs at dawn and dusk, and is most reliably found in Kruger's northern palm country.
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Grey falcon with a bright rufous crown and nape and finely barred pale underparts.
Where to see it in Kruger
Associated with tall palms in the north and open woodland, hunting small birds in fast dashes.
Did you know
Pairs often hunt together at dusk, working as a team to catch small birds around palms.
Often confused with
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