The name Kestrel comes from the French crécerelle, a derivative from crécelle, meaning ratchet. Their particular hunting behaviour is to hover above the countryside, usually at a height of around 30–70 ft and swoop down on prey, usually consisting of small mammals, lizards or large insects.
Just look at that head stabilization! A male kestrel keeps its head perfectly still while hunting at South Stack Island, Anglesey, Wales.
Photo by Vincent van Zalinge
Photo by Hans Veth
Photo by Vincent van Zalinge
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