Species details

Common Kestrel

Falco tinnunculus

Falco tinnunculus

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Males can be distinguished from the Lesser Kestrel by streaked grey heads and boldly marked chestnut upperparts. Females have more prominent streaks on their heads and underparts and more prominent face mask and upperpart markings.


Abundance
Rare


Chinese Name
红隼


Habitat
Grassland


Malay Name
Burung Helang Kestrel


Tamil name
கரைவணை