Kestrel  (Falco tinnunculus)

Species information

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Authentication

Information authenticated by the RSPB:
http://www.rspb.org.uk/

Glossary

  • Agri-environment schemes: these schemes allow the government to compensate farmers for using methods that benefit the environment. The two main initiatives in the UK are the Countryside Stewardship Scheme and Environmentally Sensitive Areas. Since October 2000 these have formed part of the England Rural Development Programme (EDRP), administered by DEFRA, the Department of Environment Food and Rural Affairs. See http://www.defra.gov.uk/erdp/erdphome.htm for more on these initiatives.
  • Diurnal: active during the day.

References

  1. National Biodiversity Network Species Dictionary (November 2002): http://www.nhm.ac.uk/nbn/
  2. Mullarney, K., Svensson, L., Zetterstrom, D., & Grant, P.J. (1999) Collins Bird Guide. HarperCollins Publishers Ltd, London.
  3. BTO Breeding birds in the wider countryside (November 2002): http://www.bto.org/birdtrends/wcrkestr.htm
  4. RSPB (2003) The population status of birds in the UK: http://www.rspb.org.uk//Images/5_20625.pdf
  5. Gooders, J. (1982) Collins British Birds. William Collins Sons and Co Ltd, London.
  6. RSPB (2003): Pers. comm.
  7. Lack, P. (1986) The Atlas of Wintering Birds in Britain and Ireland. T. & A. D. Poyser Ltd, Calton.
  8. Greenoak, F. (1979) All the birds of the air. Book Club Associates, London.
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