The Taita Falcon (Falco fasciinucha) is one of the smallest falcons in the Southern African Sub-region and there are only 25 birds in South Africa.

The birds were first discovered in South Africa about 18 years ago. 

According to Andre Botha the Taita Falcon has never been an abundant species. Historically, the species occurred in greater numbers along the Rift Valley. The South African population now seems to be the healthiest. Everywhere else where they occur they are scattered, broken little populations throughout Africa, but in low numbers.