Common Kestrel (Falco tinnunculus)

Newsgroups: alt.binaries.pictures.animals
Subject: Re: Looking for birds of prey pics-no bald eagles
Date: Sun, 14 Jun 1998 11:26:37 +0100

The Carrs wrote:
>
> Hi, I'm looking for birds of prey pictures, especially eagles as long as
> they are NOT bald eagles. Preferably I would like birds of prey NOT native
> to N. America, although any really good pics of native N. American raptors
> are fine. ANY vulture is also fine. Thankyou.
>
> Gloria Carr

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From: phoby@netsgo.com
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This kestrel is an European subspecies of Eurasian Kestrel or Common Kestrel.
The scientific name is "Falco tinnunculus tinnunculus".

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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.

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