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Kestrel | |
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Adult male common kestrel | |
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Genus: | Falco (in part) |
The name kestrel is given to several different members of the falcon genus, Falco. Kestrels hover about 10–20 metres (33–66 ft) over open country, and swoop down on prey, usually small mammals, lizards or large insects. Other falcons are more adapted to active hunting on the wing. In addition, kestrels have much brown in their plumage.
Kestrels can fly in stationary air, even indoors in barns. While hovering they face towards any slight headwind. This leads to the common kestrel being called a "windhover" in some areas.