Nankeen kestrel (species: Falco cenchroides) in Lizard Island area: all known taxa (Lizard Island Field Guide)
Falco cenchroides
Nankeen kestrel


©John Williamson: Falco cenchroides at Lizard Island Research Station.

©John Williamson: Falco cenchroides at Lizard Island Research Station.

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Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Order Falconiformes
Family Falconidae
Genus Falco
Species Falco cenchroides
Status unspecified

Colours

                   

Distinguishing features

A small bird of prey that appears very pale when seen from below. The tail has a wide black band near the tip.

Size

  • Up to 35 cm (Length)

Wingspan

  • Wingspan data is not yet available.

Synonyms

Distribution


©Atlas of Living Australia: Australian distribution

Behaviour

Often seen hovering over grassland.

Web resources

References

  • Simpson, K., N. Day and P. Trusler (2004). Field Guide to Birds of Australia: 7th Edition Penguin Group (Australia), Camberwell, Victoria.