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Food:
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Kestrels do not build their own
nests, but use nests built by other species.
Small
mammals, such as voles and mice, invertebrates, and birds
up to the size of a Starling.
Male
Black spotted upper parts, blue-grey head and tail. Underparts
are buff with black spots.
Female:
Darker than the male.The creamy underparts are more heavily
spotted in black.
25-35 cms
60-65 cms
March-July. 1 Brood.
4-6 Smooth, white or yellowish with redish-brown markings. |