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Seychelles Kestrel

Seychelles Kestrel

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The Seychelles Kestrel is a small, unique falcon endemic to the granitic islands of the Seychelles. It is distinct from other kestrels in its lack of hovering behavior.
Where to spot
Forested areas, cultivated lands, and coastal cliffs on the granitic islands of the Seychelles, particularly Mahé, Praslin, and Silhouette.
How to spot
Look for its small size, rufous-brown upperparts, pale underparts with streaking, and relatively short tail. It hunts from perches rather than hovering.
When to spot
Active during the day. Observable year-round within its island range.
File:Falco araeus, female, Mahé, Seychelles 1.jpg
File:Falco araeus 1849.jpg
File:Falco araeus, female, Mahé, Seychelles 1.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Falco araeus 1849.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
This kestrel is the only resident diurnal bird of prey in the Seychelles, occupying a unique ecological niche on the islands.
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