Kestrel

(Falco tinnunculus)

Morphology:

  • Body length: 30-35 cm
  • Weight: 180-280 g
  • Wingspan: 70-80 cm

Morphology:

  • Body length: 30-35 cm
  • Weight: 180-280 g
  • Wingspan: 70-80 cm

Occurrence:

Europe, Asia, Africa

Habitat:

Open areas, plains, near airports, roads, and fields interspersed with forests or groves.

Food:

Small mammals, Birds, Large insects

Reproduction:

  • Sexual maturity: 2 years
  • Breeding season: March-June
  • Gestation period: 28-32 days
  • Number of offspring: 3-7 eggs

Species protection:

It is a species that is completely protected and requires active protection.

Interesting fact:

They don't build nests at all. They use existing structures.