Species profile

Spotted Kestrel

Falco moluccensis

Quick answer

Breeding regions are OR, AU. Breeding subregions are s Philippines, Java and Bali, Sulawesi, Moluccas and Lesser Sundas.

Scientific name
Falco moluccensis
Family
Falconidae
Order
Falconiformes
Genus
Falco
Conservation status
Least Concern

Recording Spotted Kestrel in your journal

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