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Eurasian Kestrel

Falco tinnunculus

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Field Notes

Description:

Eurasian kestrel hunting, observing the preys, still in the sky, in the so called Holy Spirit position.

Habitat:

Meadow near Kalochori lagoon (Thessaloniki, Greece).

Notes:

Greek name: Ιέραξ ο κωδωνόκροτος. Greek common name: Βραχοκιρκίνεζο.

Reference Links:

Common Kestrel - Falco tinnunculus - Details, Common kestrel - Wikipedia, Βραχοκιρκίνεζο - Βικιπαίδεια

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PublishedDecember 22, 2016

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