Eurasian Kestrel

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf bird
gptkbp:adaptation can hunt in urban areas
gptkbp:airlines fast and agile
gptkbp:behavior hovering
gptkbp:breedingSeason cliffs and buildings
spring to summer
used in falconry.
Europe_and_Asia
gptkbp:callsFor kek-kek-kek
gptkbp:clutchSize 3 to 6 eggs
gptkbp:colors males are more colorful than females
reddish-brown and gray
gptkbp:conservationEfforts Least Concern
gptkbp:culturalSignificance symbol of freedom
gptkbp:diet insects
small mammals
birds
gptkbp:distribution gptkb:Eurasia
gptkbp:eggColor white with brown spots
gptkbp:environmentalImpact control of rodent populations
gptkbp:family Falconidae
gptkbp:fauna gptkb:Falco_tinnunculus
gptkbp:fledgingPeriod high in suitable habitats
30 to 35 days
gptkbp:foragingBehavior perches on high points
gptkbp:fossilRecord ancient lineage
gptkbp:genus gptkb:Falco
gptkbp:habitat open countryside
gptkbp:headlights long and forked
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Eurasian Kestrel
gptkbp:humanInteraction habitat loss
gptkbp:iceClass North_Africa_and_southern_Europe
gptkbp:length 32 to 36 cm
gptkbp:lifespan up to 15 years
gptkbp:matingSystem monogamous
gptkbp:migration partial migrant
gptkbp:nesting cavities
twigs and grass
gptkbp:populationTrend stable in many areas
gptkbp:predators larger birds of prey
gptkbp:relatedPatent gptkb:American_Kestrel
Common Kestrel
gptkbp:researchInterest studied for hunting behavior
gptkbp:socialStructure solitary or in pairs
gptkbp:subspecies gptkb:Falco_tinnunculus_tinnunculus
Falco tinnunculus interstinctus
Falco tinnunculus rupicoloides
gptkbp:territory defends nesting area
gptkbp:vision excellent eyesight
gptkbp:vocalization varied calls for communication
gptkbp:weight 150 to 300 g
gptkbp:wildlife stooping
gptkbp:wingspan 75 to 85 cm