Gray Kestrel
Gray Kestrel
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jenny van Dorland
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The Grey Kestrel is a medium-sized, sleek falcon found across sub-Saharan Africa, distinguished by its uniform slate-grey plumage and preference for woodlands and savannas.
Where to spot
Open woodlands, savannas, and cultivated areas with scattered trees across much of sub-Saharan Africa, avoiding dense forests and deserts.
How to spot
Look for its distinctive uniform slate-grey plumage, yellow cere and legs, and dark eyes. It has a short tail and often perches upright. Its call is a harsh, chattering sound.
When to spot
Active during the day, often seen perched on exposed branches. Observable year-round.
Where to spot
Open woodlands, savannas, and cultivated areas with scattered trees across much of sub-Saharan Africa, avoiding dense forests and deserts.
How to spot
Look for its distinctive uniform slate-grey plumage, yellow cere and legs, and dark eyes. It has a short tail and often perches upright. Its call is a harsh, chattering sound.
When to spot
Active during the day, often seen perched on exposed branches. Observable year-round.
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Unlike many kestrels, the Grey Kestrel rarely hovers, preferring to hunt from a perch and make quick, direct flights to catch prey.
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