Malagasy Kestrel (Falco newtoni) [XC294625]
by Bernard BOUSQUET from Anakao Ocean Lodge, Madagascar (call)
Malagasy Kestrel (Falco newtoni) [XC537042]
by id from Isalo NP, Ihosy, Fianarantsoa Province, Madagascar (call)
Subspecies
Considered closest to Mauritius Kestrel (Falco punctatus) and Seychelles Kestrel (Falco araeus) in the Common Kestrel (Falco tinnunculus) species group. A separate subspecies, aldabranus, sometimes recognized for birds from Aldabra Is.
The following 2 subspecies are recognised:
newtoni (Gurney Sr, 1863) - Madagascar and Aldabra.