Showing posts with label Common Kestrel. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Common Kestrel. Show all posts

Monday, 17 March 2014

China-Common Kestrel

The  Common Kestrel  (Falco tinnunculus) is widespread throughout Europe, Asia, Africa and Northern America. A fast flying bird of the falcon family, small in size compared to other falcons but larger than most sonbirds. They feed on small vertebrates, a favorite being voles, but will prey on small birds if voles are unavailable .


China- Raptors 2014

A fine set of raptors from China-
Eastern Imperial Eagle (Aquila heliaca)
    
 Hen Harrier (Circus cyaneus)        
Northern Goshawk (Accipiter gentilis) 


    
Common Kestrel (Falco tinnunculus)