Open-country raptors
Nankeen Kestrel
Falco cenchroides
In focus
A small falcon with a steady gaze
The Nankeen Kestrel is a familiar companion of open Australian landscapes. Warm reddish-brown upperparts and a pale underside brighten its compact silhouette. It often hovers into the wind while searching for insects, reptiles and small mammals, bringing a remarkable display of aerial control to paddocks, grasslands and coastal cliffs.
Where to look
Widespread across Australia, including east-coast open habitats.
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