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Common Name

Greater Kestrel

Alternate Names

Common Type

Kestrel

Order

Falconiformes

Family

Falconidae

Genus

Falco

Species

rupicoloides

Conservation Status

Least Concern

Location Photographed

Sri Lanka,

Number of Sub-Species

0

Migratory or Resident

Resident

Preferred Habitat

Open country of savannas, grassland and semi desert.

Distribution and Range

South and east Africa

Food

Hunts from an exposed perch or hovers to find invertebrates and sometimes small birds, mammals and snakes.

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Field Notes:

Attracted to fires where it catches insects and other prey as they flee from the flames. Excess food may be cached underneath vegetation or stones

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