Common (Eurasian) Kestrel
Falco tinnunculus
Falco tinnunculus
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Common (Eurasian) Kestrel Falco tinnunculus |
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The common or Eurasian 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 next two photos (Oldonyo Sambu) are courtesy of Frank Priscus Shirima; the left 4th row female and the 11th row flight photo are courtesy of Dr. Louis A. Hansen. The perched male (7th row left, Maasai Mara) is courtesy of Karine Van der Vurst. The left 8th row female was at Ndutu ; the right 7th row photo and both 8th row photos ssp. rufescens were at Kitangire. The left 10th row photo (Musoma) and the 5th and 6th row photos of a male in flight (Kakesio) are ssp. rufescens. The right 10th row (Engikaret) is courtesy of Per Holmen. Click the photo above to see 10 enlargements. |
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