Widely distributed but not common, the Grey Kestrel will hover though is mostely a still hunter of small birds, invertebtaes and retiles.


Widely distributed but not common, the Grey Kestrel will hover though is mostely a still hunter of small birds, invertebtaes and retiles. The are mongamous with long term pair bonds and prefer to use Hammerkop nests to nest on or even inside.


Size: 4200px × 3038px
Location: Katavi National Park, Tanzania
Photo credit: © Nick Greaves / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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