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Common Kestrel (Faucon crécerelle)

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Falco tinnunculus    34 cm


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photo kestrel58 The Kestrel is common year-round throughout southern Europe, and is often seen in Beyond, easily recognizable by it almost constant hovering. The male has unique coloring of bluish-grey head and tail, with reddish back and spotted chestnut mantle. The female has a barred tail, and both sexes have a black terminal bar at the end of the tail.

Habitat

Similar to the Peregrine, the Kestrel likes open country, with cliffs, crags or tall trees for nesting.

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