Australian Raptor Care and Conservation Inc

Australian (Nankeen) Kestrel

Falco cenchroides


Photographer: Angela Jansz

Description

Distribution

Type:

The smallest of Australia’s raptors (apart from male Collared Sparrowhawk). Fairly common around farmlands and may be seen hovering while searching for mice, insects, small birds and reptiles.  

Found throughout Australia and offshore islands; rarely in Tasmania.
Diurnal

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Wingspan:


~ 72cm 

 Body Length:

~ 33cm

 Weight: 

Male: ~ 1000g

Female: ~ 1200g


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