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Common Kestrel

Falco tinnunculus

Photo by Sachin Zaveri
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Description:

It is also known as the European Kestrel, Eurasian Kestrel, or Old World Kestrel.
Common Kestrels measure 32–39 cm (13–15 in) from head to tail, with a wingspan of 65–82 cm (26–32 in). Females are noticeably larger, with the adult male weighing 136–252 g (4.8–8.9 oz), around 155 g (5.5 oz) on average; the adult female weighs 154–314 g (5.4–11.1 oz), around 184 g (6.5 oz) on average. They are thus small compared with other birds of prey, but larger than most songbirds. Like the other Falco species, they have long wings as well as a distinctive long tail.

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Common Kestrel

Falco tinnunculus

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