KESTREL

Kestrel

The name kestrel, is given to several different members of the falcon genus, Falco. Kestrels are most easily distinguished by their typical hunting behaviour which is to hover at a height of around over open country and swoop down on prey, usually small mammals, lizards or large insects. Other falcons are more adapted to active hunting on the wing. In addition, kestrels are notable for usually having much brown in their plumage.

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kestrel

Noun

  1. Any of various small falcons of the genus Falco that hover while hunting.
  2. The common kestrel, Falco tinnunculus


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