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Madagascar Kestrel

Madagascar Kestrel

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The Madagascar Kestrel is a small, common falcon endemic to Madagascar and its surrounding islands, found in a variety of open and semi-open habitats.
Where to spot
Open woodlands, savannas, agricultural lands, and even urban areas across Madagascar and the Comoro Islands.
How to spot
Look for its small size, rufous-brown upperparts, and pale underparts with spotting. Males have grey heads and tails, while females have rufous heads and barred tails. Often hovers in one spot.
When to spot
Active during the day, often seen hovering or perched. Observable year-round.
File:Crécerelle malgache, Falco newtoni - Malagasy Kestrel.jpg
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File:Falco newtoni -Morondava, Madagascar-4.jpg
File:Falco newtoni 1863.jpg
File:Falco newtoni 1868.jpg
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File:Madagascar Kestrel (Falco newtoni) Ambohitantely Reserve.jpg
File:Crécerelle malgache, Falco newtoni - Malagasy Kestrel.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Falco newtoni, punctatus & araea.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Falco newtoni.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Falco newtoni -Morondava, Madagascar-4.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Falco newtoni 1863.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Falco newtoni 1868.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Falco newtoni cropped.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Madagascar Kestrel (Falco newtoni) Ambohitantely Reserve.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
This kestrel is highly adaptable and can be found in a surprising range of habitats, from rainforest edges to urban areas, showcasing its flexibility.
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