Kestral

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Kestrel: Falco tinnunculus

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Kestrel: Falco tinnunculus

Family: Falcon
Conservation Status: Least Concern
Habitat: Moor & Heaths, Urban Areas
Diet: Small mammals, lizards & large insects

Appearance: They are a lighter chesnut brown colour complete with black speckled spots on their underside. Tail is brown with black bars down them with a black tip. Smaller than typical birds of prey.

Average body length: 32-38 cm
Average Wingspan: 65 - 82 cm
Average Weight: 110-150 g

Extra Info: Mainly noticed by typical hovering behavior around 10-20m high. Kestrals eyes are ultra violet sensitive which allows them to see vole trails and follow scent marks.

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