Kestrel Falco tinnunculus male
Kestrel, an Old World falcon. It is also called windhover because of its habit of hovering against the wind while scanning the earth for prey. The mature bird is about 13 inches (33 cm) long. The kestrel feeds chiefly on insects and mice, but kills small birds also The kestrel can hover, or stay in one place in the air, with its wings beating rapidly. For this reason, the it is known as a windhover. Kestrels live all over the world, except Antarctica. They nest in trees or on cliffs or tall buildings. While looking for prey, kestrels may perch on telephone wires or poles
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Location: Norfolk England UK
Photo credit: © Ernie Janes / Alamy / Afripics
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