Dickinson's Kestrel is a small, dark falcon found in southern and eastern Africa, characterized by its sooty plumage and preference for palm savannas and miombo woodlands.
Where to spot
Palm savannas, miombo woodlands, and open areas with scattered trees in southeastern Africa, including Mozambique, Zimbabwe, Zambia, and parts of Tanzania and South Africa.
How to spot
Look for its distinctive dark sooty-grey plumage, pale rump (visible in flight), and yellow cere and feet. It has a pale head with a dark eye mask. Its call is a high-pitched 'klee-klee-klee.'
When to spot
Active during the day. Often seen perched on dead palms or other tall trees. Observable year-round.
Where to spot
Palm savannas, miombo woodlands, and open areas with scattered trees in southeastern Africa, including Mozambique, Zimbabwe, Zambia, and parts of Tanzania and South Africa.
How to spot
Look for its distinctive dark sooty-grey plumage, pale rump (visible in flight), and yellow cere and feet. It has a pale head with a dark eye mask. Its call is a high-pitched 'klee-klee-klee.'
When to spot
Active during the day. Often seen perched on dead palms or other tall trees. Observable year-round.
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This kestrel has a strong association with palm trees, often nesting in the crowns of dead palms and hunting around them.
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