KESTREL
KESTREL The Common Kestrel ( Falco tinnunculus ) is a bird of prey species belonging to the Kestrel group of the falcon family Falconidae . It is also known as the European Kestrel , Eurasian Kestrel or Old World Kestrel . In Britain, where no other Kestrel species are found, it is generally just called KESTREL. Common Kestrels measure 32 cm to 39 cm (13 in to 15 in) from head to tail with a wingspan of 65 cm to 82 cm (26 in to 32 in). Females are noticeably larger. The adult males weigh around 136 gm to 252 gm and the adult female weighs around 154 gm to314 gm. They are thus small compared with other birds of prey but larger than most songbirds. Like the other Falco species, they also have long wings as well as a distinctive long tail. In the cool-temperate parts of its range, the common Kestrel migrates south in winter. Otherwise, it is generally sedentary, although juveniles may wander around in search for a good place to settle down as the...