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Common Kestrel

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When: April 21, 2024

Where: De Valk Roofvogels Lunteren, the Netherlands


A Falcon in flight is quite different from other Birds of Prey in flight; they hover and "pray".


Species: Common Kestrel (Europese torenvalk)

Latin name: Falco Tinnunculus

Originates from Europe, Asia and Africa.

Current status: Least Concern

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Image size
5312x3543px 7.66 MB
Make
SONY
Model
ILCE-7RM3
Shutter Speed
1/1600 second
Aperture
F/6.3
Focal Length
248 mm
ISO Speed
500
Date Taken
Apr 21, 2024, 9:43:23 AM
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That's an American Kestrel. The head markings are different, with a lot more grey in the Common Kestrel and just the single black moustachial stripe under the eye.