Bird of the month 11/2005 Kestrel (Falco tinnunculus) 34cm. Small bird of prey with short neck, long wings and long tail. Males have bluish-grey head, rump and tail, with a black stripe at the end of the tail. They have reddish-brown back and buff underparts with dark spots. Females have rufous head, back and tail, and a more spotted back than males. Juveniles resemble females, but more boldly streaked below. Upon hunting they frequently hover. Their call is a strong "kee, kee, kee", that is most usually heard near to their nests. Habitat common in Hungary in areas of rough grassland, but can also found beside busy roads and on railway embankments | 
© Photo by Karoly Teleki |