Taita+Falcon

//Falcon Fasciinucha,// known as the Taita Falcon is a small bird species that has a very small population and is likely to decrease. The species is native to most parts of Kenya, Zimbabwe, Mozambique, and Tanzania. But are also native to parts of Ethiopia, South Sudan, Malawi, South Africa and many other countries. These falcons have a stubby tail but have a muscular structure for long distance, and faster flights. Their top feathers are black, along with his head. It's wings are usually light brown and white.

This falcon can be found on mountain tops and hills, rivers and valleys, and the famous Victoria Falls in Zimbabwe. They breed in spring and fall seasons in east Africa but breed in the winter spring seasons in the south. The nest is usually placed on the ground and can hold an average of three eggs. Incubation lasts about 32 days and are fully fledged after about one month. Falcons in general are carnivores; they eat small animals and insects. They use their fast flying skills to catch prey with their beak and talons. Taita falcons are rare and are a jewel to see if African culture. But harmful chemicals risk extinction, because falcons eat insects, pesticides used by humans to get rid of pests are an obvious threat. Taita falcons establishing nests near gorges and large bodies of water risk flooding of nests. Minooka TAP will only probably see this species at Kruger National Park and Blyde River Canyon Nature Preserve.