Location
Castellar de la Frontera, Andalusia
Spain
Metadata
Make Canon EOS 7D
Lens Canon EF 100-400 mm f/4.5-5.6L IS USM
at 640 mm
Exposure 1/2000 s, f/7.1, ISO 640
Image size 800 x 534 pixels
IOC Names
Order Falconiformes Family Falconidae
Deutsch Rötelfalke Dutch Kleine Torenvalk
Italian Grillaio Spanish Cernícalo Primilla
Comments
The Lesser Kestrel eats insects, but also small birds, reptiles and rodents (especially mice), which are often taken on the ground. It nests colonially on buildings, cliffs, or in tree holes, laying up to 3-6 eggs. No nest structure is built, which is typical for falcons. It is widespread and plentiful on a global scale. Notice yellow talons - an easy way to distinguish between Lesser and Common Kestrel.
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| 22/07/2012 |
Lesser Kestrel |
Jean-Michel PAULUS
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