Observations in the Species: Falco amurensis

English Name: Amur Falcon or Amur-Rotfu or Amurvalk or Eastern Redfoot Kestrel or Kavakavana or Oostelike Rooipootvalk or Rukodzi or Xikavakava

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By: leachy
Location: H10, Kruger National Park
Observed on: 9th December 2012
Added to iSpot: 30th March 2013
Likely ID: Amur Falcon (Falco amurensis)
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 3
Comments: 2

Falco amurensis male Amur falcon Eastern red footed kestrel Mooiplaats

Falco amurensis male Amur falcon Eastern red footed kestrel Mooiplaats 18 3 2013
By: Prix BurgoynePrix Burgoyne's reputation in BirdsPrix Burgoyne's reputation in Birds
Location: R964, Bronkhorstspruit
Observed on: 18th March 2013
Added to iSpot: 27th March 2013
Likely ID: Amur Falcon (Falco amurensis)
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 7
Comments: 18
Description: About 30 cm long, common in the area now with a pair on almost every electricity pole. They are getting cold in the late afternoon sun now with feathers ruffled up and a foot under keeping warm.

Amur Falcon getting ready to go back to breeding grounds

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By: Ryan van HuyssteenRyan van Huyssteen's reputation in BirdsRyan van Huyssteen's reputation in BirdsRyan van Huyssteen's reputation in Birds
Location: suikerbosrand
Observed on: 13th March 2013
Added to iSpot: 13th March 2013
Likely ID: Amur Falcon (Falco amurensis)
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 2
Comments: 0
Description: The last few visits to the nature reserve I have seen so many of these falcons. They are everywhere. Tricky to photograph with my little compact camera, but I got this one.

Female Amur Falcon

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By: Gerrie Horn
BirdLife South Africa
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Location: R342 near Addo
Observed on: 3rd February 2011
Added to iSpot: 25th October 2012
Likely ID: Amur Falcon (Falco amurensis)
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 3
Comments: 0

Female and Male Amur Falcon

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By: Gerrie Horn
BirdLife South Africa
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Location: Cannon Rocks
Observed on: 15th January 2012
Added to iSpot: 16th October 2012
Likely ID: Amur Falcon (Falco amurensis)
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 5
Comments: 0

Female Amur Falcon

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By: Gerrie Horn
BirdLife South Africa
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Location: Addo, New Section
Observed on: 30th December 2010
Added to iSpot: 27th September 2012
Likely ID: Amur Falcon (Falco amurensis)
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 3
Comments: 1

Amur Falcon - Male - R345

Amur Falcon - Male - R345
By: Gerhard DiedericksGerhard Diedericks's reputation in BirdsGerhard Diedericks's reputation in BirdsGerhard Diedericks's reputation in BirdsGerhard Diedericks's reputation in Birds
Location: R345, Hogsback-Cathcat Area
Observed on: 24th March 2012
Added to iSpot: 1st April 2012
Likely ID: Amur Falcon (Falco amurensis)
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 3
Comments: 0
Description: Several specimens perched on the telephone line next to the road

Female Amur Falcon

Female Amur Falcon
By: Gerhard DiedericksGerhard Diedericks's reputation in BirdsGerhard Diedericks's reputation in BirdsGerhard Diedericks's reputation in BirdsGerhard Diedericks's reputation in Birds
Location: R31 & N1 Junction
Observed on: 14th March 2012
Added to iSpot: 26th March 2012
Likely ID: Amur Falcon (Falco amurensis)
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 3
Comments: 0
Description: Several on telephone lines adjacent the road

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