Bird Profile - The Kestrel!
The common kestrel is a small bird of prey reaching 32-35cm in length with a wing span measuring up to 80cm!!
Kestrels are brown chestnut colour, with yellow legs.
Fun Facts
- Hovering gives the kestrel its country name of windhover
- Kestrels normally hunt as a family
- Kestrels hunt during dawn to dusk, they will also hunt at night if there is enough light
We can all agree that Kestrels are beautiful birds. Have you seen a Kestrel lately?
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