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When to see Common Kestrel in Kruger National Park
Common Kestrel are most active during the day (06:00 to 18:00).
This is Common Kestrel's general behavior. Once enough sightings are logged in Kruger National Park, this page also shows when they're actually seen here.
Where to look for Common Kestrel in Kruger National Park: best roads
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S128 Old Tshokwane Road, S28 Nhlowa Road and S100 N'wanetsi River Road run through open grassland: good country for Common Kestrel.
- S128 Old Tshokwane Road32.2 km · open grassland
- S28 Nhlowa Road24 km · open grassland
- S100 N'wanetsi River Road19.5 km · open grassland
Picked from habitat, not from sightings. opspoor shows where Common Kestrel have actually been seen recently.
About the Common Kestrel
The common kestrel is a small falcon widely distributed across Africa, Europe and Asia. It is recognised by its pointed wings, long tail and characteristic hovering hunting technique, often remaining almost stationary in the air while scanning the ground below. It feeds mainly on small mammals, particularly rodents, but also takes lizards, insects and small birds. It occurs in a wide range of open habitats including grassland, savanna, farmland and semi-urban areas.
How to identify the Common Kestrel
Small, slender falcon with pointed wings, a long tail and a distinctive hovering hunting flight. Males have a grey head and tail with a rufous back and wings; females are generally more uniformly brown and heavily barred.
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