119,055 observationsLeast Concern
Eurasian Kestrel
Falco tinnunculus
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Chordata ›Class: Aves ›Order: Falconiformes ›Family: Falconidae ›Genus: Falco
About
The common kestrel (Falco tinnunculus) is a bird of prey species belonging to the kestrel group of the falcon family Falconidae. It is also known as the European kestrel, Eurasian kestrel, or Old World kestrel. In Britain, where no other kestrel species occurs, it is generally just called "the kestrel".
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of Eurasian Kestrel is Falco tinnunculus.
- Eurasian Kestrel belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
- Eurasian Kestrel belongs to the phylum Chordata.
- Eurasian Kestrel belongs to the class Aves.
- Eurasian Kestrel belongs to the order Falconiformes.
- Eurasian Kestrel belongs to the family Falconidae.
- Eurasian Kestrel belongs to the genus Falco.