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Recently, the rare Red-necked Falcon was sighted in the Kawal Tiger Reserve. The sighting is considered ecologically significant because the species is rarely observed and is categorized as Near Threatened globally.
About the Red-necked Falcon
Scientifically known as Falco chicquera, the Red-necked Falcon is a medium-sized bird of prey recognized by its reddish-brown head and neck along with bluish-grey upperparts. It is found in two geographically separated populations—one in the Indian subcontinent and another in sub-Saharan Africa.
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Red-necked Falcon sighted in Kawal Tiger Reserve, highlighting conservation of open ecosystems and the ecological importance of protected landscapes for raptor species.
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