The nankeen kestrel, also known as the Australian kestrel, is a raptor native to Australia and New Guinea. It is one of the smallest falcons, and unlike many, does not rely on speed to catch its prey.
Falco cenchroides Bushell's Lagoon
Falco cenchroides Flickr
With kill in beak, Botany Bay, Sydney
Juvenile nankeen kestrel, Carnarvon, Western Australia
The term kestrel is the common name given to several species of predatory birds from the falcon genus Falco. Kestrels are most easily distinguished by their typical hunting behaviour which is to hover