The Banded Kestrel is a diurnal falcon found only in Madagascar. It has horizontal barring from the throat to the belly and hunts small reptiles and insects.
It has horizontal barring across the throat, upper breast, and belly. The skin around the eyes and the base of the bill are yellow; in flight or when perched, it can look more like a hawk than a falcon.
It is diurnal and non-migratory. It searches from perches and catches small reptiles such as geckos and chameleons, along with insects; small birds are also taken when available.
An extinction-risk assessment has not been added yet.