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Birds of Prey

Lesser Kestrel

Falco naumanni

• common
• 28 km/h
• Starter
• Least Concern

Nests in colonies on village rooftops across Spain and Italy. Your message comes from the tile bell-tower.

Population

About 80,000–134,000 mature individuals

Habitat

Open dry lowlands, farmland, steppe, and semi-desert

Fun fact

Its pale talons distinguish it from most other falcons, which have black talons.

Range

Mediterranean and Central Asia; winters mainly in sub-Saharan Africa

Diet

Large insects, with small lizards and rodents

Size

0.3 m

Wingspan

0.67 m

Lifespan

11 years