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Conservation Status
Conservation hubFaces a high risk of extinction in the wild.
The red-footed falcon is threatened by habitat loss and hunting, leading to a rapid decline in its numbers. While specific recovery programs are not widely publicized, conservation efforts often focus on protecting its breeding grounds and migratory routes. Responsible safari tourism can help by supporting local conservation initiatives and raising awareness about the importance of protecting these falcons and their habitats.
The red-footed falcon, formerly the western red-footed falcon, is a bird of prey. It belongs to the family Falconidae, the falcons. This bird is found in eastern Europe and Asia although its numbers are dwindling rapidly due to habitat loss and hunting. It is migratory, wintering in Africa. It is a regular wanderer to western Europe, and in August 2004 a red-footed falcon was found in North America for the first time on the island of Martha's Vineyard, Massachusetts.
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