Also known as
  • Eurasian Kestrel
The Common Kestrel (Falco tinnunculus) is a bird of prey species belonging to the kestrel group of the falcon family Falconidae. It is also known as the European Kestrel, Eurasian Kestrel, or Old World Kestrel. In Britain, where no other brown falcon occurs, it is generally just called "the Kestrel". This species occurs over a large range. It is widespread in Europe, Asia, and Africa, as well as occasionally reaching the east coast of North America. The Common Kestrel is small compared with... full article at wikipedia
Scientific name
Falco tinnunculus
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ITIS Taxon S/N
  • 175620
NCBI Taxon ID
  • 100819
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