Mountain Zebra National Park
Eastern Cape · Year-round
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Red-footed Falcon
Falco vespertinusVulnerable
The red-footed falcon (Falco vespertinus), formerly western red-footed falcon, is a bird of prey.
Species insights
Where you'll find it
Mpumalanga and beyond
Provinces where Red-footed Falcon is most recorded. Tap one to find places to stay.
36 records, iNaturalist
Parks where hosts record the Red-footed Falcon
Stays that give back
Across the Eastern Cape
Mountain Zebra National Park
Mountain Zebra National Park
From R 449a night
Red-footed Falcon recorded here
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The Garden Route
Next stop
Forests, lagoons, and Knysna's sheltered bay
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When and where to find the Red-footed Falcon
Hosts have recorded the Red-footed Falcon at stays in or beside Mountain Zebra National Park.
Best hours of the day
- Late morning to mid-afternoon. Raptors soar once the sun raises thermals.
- Early morning. Often perched while the air warms.
Ways to look
Drive yourself
Your own vehicle and pace, on the park's roads.
Where hosts record it
IUCN Red List
Vulnerable
Species
Falco vespertinus
Records
36
iNaturalist observations
Every booking on Spekboom supports conservation.
Questions travellers ask
A record means a host has seen the Red-footed Falcon on the property or nearby. It is never a guarantee of a sighting.
Which parks and reserves are best for the Red-footed Falcon in Eastern Cape?
Hosts on Spekboom have recorded the Red-footed Falcon at stays in or beside Mountain Zebra National Park. A record means a host has seen it on the property or nearby, which makes these the places to base yourself; it is never a guarantee of a sighting on any given day.
Where can you see the Red-footed Falcon in South Africa?
The Red-footed Falcon is most recorded in Mpumalanga (25% of records), KwaZulu-Natal (17% of records), Gauteng (17% of records), based on 36 iNaturalist observations. 1 place to stay on Spekboom in Eastern Cape has recorded the Red-footed Falcon on site or nearby.
What is the conservation status of the Red-footed Falcon?
The Red-footed Falcon (Falco vespertinus) is listed as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List.
What is the Red-footed Falcon?
The red-footed falcon (Falco vespertinus), formerly 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.