Red-necked Falcon (Falco chicquera) – Gujarat, India | Bird Photography

Description

The Red-necked Falcon (Falco chicquera) is a distinctive medium-sized bird of prey belonging to the falcon family, Falconidae. It is recognised by its reddish-brown head and neck, contrasting grey upperparts, barred underparts and powerful falcon-like structure.

This original wildlife photograph captures a Red-necked Falcon in Gujarat, India, showcasing one of the region’s fascinating resident raptors. The species is associated with open habitats, including grasslands, dry country, agricultural landscapes and areas with scattered trees.

The Red-necked Falcon is an active predator. Research on the species in India has found that birds form a major component of its diet, with studies also recording bats and smaller amounts of other prey.

The species is particularly interesting from a conservation perspective. The State of India’s Birds 2025 assessment lists the Red-necked Falcon as Moderate Priority in Gujarat, Near Threatened globally, and Schedule I under India’s Wildlife Protection Act. It is classified as a resident species and open-habitat specialist.

This Red-necked Falcon photograph is suitable for bird photography collections, wildlife publications, conservation articles, educational material, magazines, books, calendars, websites and editorial projects.

Product Details

Common Name: Red-necked Falcon
Alternative Names: Red-headed Falcon, Red-headed Merlin
Scientific Name: Falco chicquera
Family: Falconidae
Type: Falcon / Bird of Prey / Raptor
Location: Gujarat, India
Status in India: Resident
Habitat: Open country, grasslands, dry woodland, scrubland, agricultural landscapes and areas with scattered trees
Diet: Mainly small birds, with bats and other small prey also recorded
Global Conservation Status: Near Threatened
Indian Conservation Priority: Moderate Priority
Wild Life Protection Act: Schedule I
Photographer: Amarjeetsinh Jhala

Photography Licensing

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