Name

Falco tinnunculus

Common kestrel

Framing

Phylum: Chordata

Subphylum: Vertebrata

Class: Aves

Order: Falconiformes

Family: Falconidae

Genus: Falco

Species: tinnunculus

Habitat

Terrestrial. Open country, agricultural areas, sparsely wooded areas, cliffs and cliffs, cities.

Feeding

Free-living. Paired during breeding. Predator, eats insects and small vertebrates.

Distribution

Europe, Asia, Africa and North America

Conservation status

Not threatened

Additional information

Hovers in search of prey, long, pointed wings and long tail, males have a bluish-grey head and tail.