Seychelles kestrel
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The Seychelles kestrel is a small bird of prey belonging to the genus Falco in the falcon family, Falconidae. It is endemic to the Seychelles Islands where it is the only breeding bird of prey. It is
Falco araea Seychelles Kestrel side views
Kestrel
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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
Seychelles kestrel
…where it is the only breeding bird of prey. It is known in Seychellois Creole as the katiti after its loud, shrill call. It is the smallest of the kestrels, 18–23 cm long with a wingspan of 40–45 cm. The wings are fairly short and rounded. The adult male's upperparts are reddish brown with black spots while…
American kestrel male Leona Amarga
Common kestrel
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Rock kestrel