Eurasian Kestrel

Falco tinnunculus

Least Concern

The Eurasian Kestrel is a small falcon often seen hovering motionless over roadsides and fields as it hunts voles. It can see ultraviolet light, which helps it track the urine trails of its prey.

Males and females of this species look different. The card art shows the male.

Eurasian Kestrel trading card from Birdey

Quick facts

Conservation status
Least Concern
Habitat
Grassland
Region
Europe
Scientific name
Falco tinnunculus
Card variants in the game
2

Real rarity, real conservation

This species is listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Its population is widespread and currently not considered threatened.

Rarity in Birdey follows the IUCN Red List, the real-world conservation status of each species. The more threatened a bird is in the wild, the rarer its card is in the game.

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