From: Pierre@home.be (Pierre)
Subject: Birds of prey - PO_bop_094_Faucon_cr??cerelle.jpg
Date: Sat, 14 Oct 2000 16:52:27 GMT
Newsgroups: alt.binaries.pictures.animals,alt.binaries.pictures.artpics
Common Kestrel (Falco tinnunculus) is a bird of prey belonging to the falcon family Falconidae. This species is widespread in Europe, Asia and Africa. The Kestrel is relatively small compared to other predatory birds, but larger than most songbirds. Kestrels have long wings as well as a distinctive long tail. The kestrel's plumage is brown or grey with black spots, and the male has a blue-gray head and tail. |
