Kestrels in Flight
Falco tinnunculus
Female kestrel in flight
(above/below)
, brown head, more striped tail
Male kestrel in flight (grey head, less-banded tail)
Feet held in aerodynamic position
Female also has a more streaked front
Male has less streaking on front
Male head on
Female head on
Less-banded tail
More banded tail
Pair in flight (female left, male right)
Diving for prey
Kestrel chasing Swifts
Female flying low
Male flying low