Tuesday, 14 February 2012
Kestrel
Scientific Name:
Falco tinnunculus
Common Family:
Falcons
Scientific Family:
Falconidae
Also Known As:
Windhover or Common Kestrel or Eurasian Kestrel,
Length:
34cm
Wingspan (mm):
76cm
Lifespan:
4yrs Description
Although no longer the most common British bird of prey, the Kestrel is still a fairly familiar sight and can quite often be seen hovering over grass verges or perched on lampposts alongside motorways throughout the UK.
Distribution
found all over the UK except the islands of Scotland
Habitat
Found in a wide variety of haunts including open or lightly wooded farmland, moors, wetlands and urban areas. this includes parks and large gardens
Diet
Predominantly small mammals, but also small birds and insects.
Male Image
Female Image
