Kestrel  (Falco tinnunculus)

Facts

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Order Falconiformes
Family Falconidae
Genus Falco (1)
Size Wingspan: 68-78 cm (2)
Length: 31-37 cm (2)
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Status

Listed as a Species of Conservation Concern by the UK Biodiversity Action Plan, but not a priority species (5). Included in the Birds of Conservation Concern Amber List (medium conservation concern) (7).