Australian (Nankeen) Kestrel

Falco cenchroides

Photographer: Angela Jansz

Description

Distribution

Type:

The smallest of Australia’s raptors (apart from male Collared Sparrowhawk). Fairly common around farmlands and may be seen hovering while searching for mice, insects, small birds and reptiles.  

Found throughout Australia and offshore islands; rarely in Tasmania.
Diurnal

Adult

Photographer: Angela Jansz

Chick

Photographer: Peg Mc Donald

Chick

Photographer: Peg McDonald

Chick

Photographer: Peg McDonald

Chick

Photographer: Peg McDonald

Fledgling

Juvenile

Photographer: Mark Kelly

Juveniles

Photographer: Peg McDonald

Adult

Photographer:  Angela Jansz

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Wingspan:


~ 72cm 

 Body Length:

~ 33cm

 Weight: 

Male: ~ 1000g

Female: ~ 1200g