Red-headed Falcon

The Red-necked Falcon or Red-headed Merlin is a bird of prey in the falcon family. This bird is a widespread resident in India and adjacent regions as well as sub-Saharan Africa. It is sometimes called Turumti locally.

The Red-headed Falcon is classified as Least Concern. Does not qualify for a more at risk category. Widespread and abundant taxa are included in this category.

Alternate common name(s): Red-headed Falcon, Red-headed Merlin Old scientific name(s): None known by website authors Photographs Saly, Senegal - Feb 19, 2004 More