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In-flight This Greater Kestrel - Falco rupicoloides was part of the Eagle Encounters exhibit and show.<br /> Its one of the smaller Birds of Prey at Eagle Encounters, Spier Wine Farm.<br /> They have a rehabilitation program and where possible, rehabilitated birds are released to the wild.<br /> Falco rupicoloides,Fall,Geotagged,Greater Kestrel,South Africa Click/tap to enlarge Country intro

In-flight

This Greater Kestrel - Falco rupicoloides was part of the Eagle Encounters exhibit and show.
Its one of the smaller Birds of Prey at Eagle Encounters, Spier Wine Farm.
They have a rehabilitation program and where possible, rehabilitated birds are released to the wild.

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  1. View Ferdy Christant's profile
    Ferdy Christant
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    I think it may be a Kestrel, either the Common one or the Greater one. Posted 8 years ago
    1. View Albert Kang's profile
      Albert Kang
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      Thanks for the help with ID, Ferdy :)
      Based on distribution, it is more likely Greater Kestrel.       Posted 8 years ago

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The Greater Kestrel

The Greater Kestrel or White-eyed Kestrel is a bird of prey belonging to the falcon family Falconidae. It is one of the largest kestrels and is found in open country in southern and eastern Africa.

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Similar species: Falcons And Caracaras
Species identified by Albert Kang
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By Albert Kang

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Uploaded Sep 26, 2016. Captured Mar 25, 2014 20:19 in Lynedoch Rd, South Africa.
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  • NIKON D5200
  • f/4.8
  • 1/1000s
  • ISO100
  • 135mm
Captured in the fall. More fall photos.