StatusNative
RarityCommon
Height34 cm
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"Female Nankeen Kestrels can weigh up to 60% more than males, showing pronounced size dimorphism."
Field Guide
Nankeen Kestrel
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The Australian Kestrel (*Falco cenchroides*), formerly known as the Nankeen Kestrel, is a small, slender falcon commonly seen hovering over open landscapes throughout Australia and New Guinea. Its warm rufous-brown and pale plumage, and signature hovering hunting style make it one of the most frequently encountered birds of prey across grasslands, farmlands, and even urban areas.
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