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Red-footed Falcon
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Habitat and behaviour
Habitat: Open country (rare passage).
Diet: Insects, lizards.
Best time to spot: Slate-grey male with red feet.
When to look
Scarce or local in the UK. Timing varies by region, so check recent sightings before you travel. More on the season in UK raptors and owls.
How rare is it?
The Red-footed Falcon sits in our Rare tier for the UK: scarce or very local, so most birders need a planned trip. It is not on the Red or Amber lists in Birds of Conservation Concern 5.
Recent UK sightings
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