The Common Kestrel (Falco tinnunculus) is a wide spread falcon species that lives in Europe, Asia, Africa, and occasionally the east coast of North America. They prefer lowlands and open habitats like fields, heaths, and marshland. Physically, they have a light chestnut brown plumage with blackish spots on the upper side and buff and narrow blackish streaks on the underside. Their eyes are bright yellow, and the toenails, bill, and iris are dark. Most of their diet is comprised of mouse-sized mammals like voles, shrews and mice. Common Kestrels on oceanic islands may eat small birds.
The Common Kestrel has a wingspan in the range of 26.8”-31.5” (68-80 cm) and total weight of .31-.68 lb (.14-.31 kg). The body of the Common Kestrel has an overall length between 13”-15.4” (33-39 cm), body width of 3.5”-4.1” (9-10.5 cm), and standing height of roughly 8.1”-9.4” (20.5-24 cm). The typical lifespan of the Common Kestrel is between 15-18 years.
The Common Kestrel (Falco tinnunculus) is a wide spread falcon species that lives in Europe, Asia, Africa, and occasionally the east coast of North America. They prefer lowlands and open habitats like fields, heaths, and marshland. Physically, they have a light chestnut brown plumage with blackish spots on the upper side and buff and narrow blackish streaks on the underside. Their eyes are bright yellow, and the toenails, bill, and iris are dark. Most of their diet is comprised of mouse-sized mammals like voles, shrews and mice. Common Kestrels on oceanic islands may eat small birds.
The Common Kestrel has a wingspan in the range of 26.8”-31.5” (68-80 cm) and total weight of .31-.68 lb (.14-.31 kg). The body of the Common Kestrel has an overall length between 13”-15.4” (33-39 cm), body width of 3.5”-4.1” (9-10.5 cm), and standing height of roughly 8.1”-9.4” (20.5-24 cm). The typical lifespan of the Common Kestrel is between 15-18 years.
