Red-footed Falcon
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.
Summary from Wikipedia
In Türkiye
Passes through Türkiye on migration; it is rarely recorded in midwinter or midsummer.
Most records in April–May and September–October.
Provinces where it makes up the largest share of bird records.
Adjusted for how many birdwatchers are out each month; the busiest month = 100%.
2,074 records from Türkiye · #250 of 634 species by number of records. Source: GBIF.org (October 2026). All birds of Türkiye
At a glance
The red-footed falcon is a graceful falcon with red legs that nests colonially, often in old rook nests, and feeds on insects.
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