Malagasy Kestrel (Falco newtoni) [XC155177]
by Patrik \u00c5berg from Andohahela National Park, Mangatsiaka area, Madagascar (call)
Malagasy Kestrel (Falco newtoni) [XC624048]
by Hans Matheve from Antananarivo, Antananarivo Avaradrano, Antananarivo 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.