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gptkbp:instance_of
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gptkb:bird
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gptkbp:bfsLayer
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4
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gptkbp:bfsParent
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gptkb:The_Kestrel
gptkb:Falconidae
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gptkbp:adult_plumage
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duller than adults
acquired after first year
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gptkbp:behavior
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solitary
often seen in pairs during breeding season
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gptkbp:breeding_season
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September to December
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gptkbp:calls_for
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sharp screeching sounds
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gptkbp:clutch_size
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2 to 5 eggs
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gptkbp:color
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brown and white
males are larger than females
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gptkbp:conservation_status
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gptkb:Least_Concern
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gptkbp:cultural_significance
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symbol of freedom
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gptkbp:diet
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insects
small mammals
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gptkbp:distribution
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gptkb:Africa
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gptkbp:egg_color
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white with brown spots
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gptkbp:family
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gptkb:Falconidae
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gptkbp:first_flight
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hovering
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gptkbp:fledging_period
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30–35 days
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gptkbp:foraging_behavior
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perch and pounce
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gptkbp:genus
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gptkb:Falco
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gptkbp:habitat
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savannas
open woodlands
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https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label
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Greater Kestrel
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gptkbp:hunting_technique
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stoop
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gptkbp:incubation_period
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30 days
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gptkbp:length
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30–35 cm
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gptkbp:lifespan
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up to 10 years
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gptkbp:migration
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resident
not migratory
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gptkbp:nesting
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trees
depends on food availability
builds nests in tree cavities
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gptkbp:predators
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larger birds of prey
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gptkbp:related_species
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gptkb:Eleonora's_Falcon
gptkb:Lesser_Kestrel
gptkb:Common_Kestrel
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gptkbp:social_structure
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territorial
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gptkbp:species
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gptkb:sports_event
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gptkbp:subspecies
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gptkb:Falco_rupicoloides_cenchroides
gptkb:Falco_rupicoloides_ruficollis
gptkb:Falco_rupicoloides_rupicoloides
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gptkbp:territory
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varies by habitat
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gptkbp:threats
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habitat loss
hunting
pesticides
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gptkbp:vision
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excellent eyesight
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gptkbp:weight
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150–250 g
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gptkbp:wildlife
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eggs and chicks are vulnerable to snakes.
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gptkbp:wingspan
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70–80 cm
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