Common Kestrel
Falco tinnunculus
Falco tinnunculus
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Common Kestrel Falco tinnunculus |
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The common kestrel is a palearctic migrant in Tanzania from October to May. Ssp. rufescens, however, is resident: see the Tanzania Bird Altas maps. The top hovering female (Serengeti) is courtesy of Doug McLennan; the left 2nd row female and the 9th row flight photo are courtesy of Dr. Louis A. Hansen. The perched male (5th row left, Maasai Mara) is courtesy of Karine Van der Vurst. The left 6th row female was at Ndutu ; the right 5th row photo and both 6th row photos ssp. rufescens were at Kitangire. The left 8th row photo (Musoma) and the 3rd and 4th row photos of a male in flight (Kakesio) are ssp. rufescens. The right 8th row (Engikaret) is courtesy of Per Holmen. Click the photo above to see 10 enlargements. |
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