Lesser Kestrel (Kleinrooivalk)

Falco naumanni (183)

Zulu name: -

Other names: Naumann's Kestrel

Equipment: Canon 40D, 100-400mm Canon lens

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Lesser Kestrel Canon 50D 420mm focal length 1/400 sec exposure F7.1 ISO 200
January 2010 Benfontein, Northern Cape Adult male
Lesser Kestrel
February 2009 Philipolis, Northern Cape Sub adult male
Lesser Kestrel
December 2008 Victoria West, Northern Cape Adult male
Lesser Kestrel
December 2008 Victoria West, Northern Cape Adult female

Experiences with species

These migratory Kestrels normally arrive in South Africa at the same time as Amur Falcons who they also roost together with in large numbers. Both species favoured prey are insects.