Common kestrel
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A common bird of prey often spotted in open landscape, fields and by motorways.
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- Maximum age:23 years
- Eggs and clutches:2 - 7
- Latin name:Falco tinnunculus
Description
A common bird of prey often spotted in open landscape, fields and by motorways. Its Latin name Falco tinnunculus means falcon with a loud call.
Appearance
The kestrel can quickly be identified by its ability to hover mid-air whilst looking for prey. Once spotted, they dive-bomb towards their prey. The male has a blue/grey head and a red/brown, spotted back and tail. Both males and females have long tail feathers and pointy wings.Calls and Song
Quick, clear calls, “ki-ki-ki”.Similar Birds
May be confused with the Eurasian sparrow hawk however the sparrow hawk tends to glide whereas the kestrel has a more locomotive flight and a constant, repetitive wingbeat. The kestrels’ slimmer wings also help in identification.Feeding habits
Diet mainly consists of small rodents and insects.Nests and hollows
Will often use abandoned crows nests but will also use bird houses and cavities in trees.Distribution
 Summer Resident Winter |  |