grey head, black moustache; rufous back, wing (Luxembourg; 2007-10-16)
Common Kestrel Falco tinnunculus
Native Range:
Eurasia and Africa
Notes:
its habit of constant hovering is a good field mark for this common falcon of fields and open countryside; nests on rock ledges, buildings, or in trees.
hovers in search of voles and other small prey (Luxembourg; 2007-10-16)
still hovering; pointed wings; barred tail (Luxembourg; 2007-10-16)
still hovering; note dark barring on rufous tail (Luxembourg; 2007-10-16)