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Photo 1 of 6 (c) Manuel Raab, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC)

Photo 2 of 6 (c) Sriram Reddy, all rights reserved

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Eurasian Kestrel
Falco tinnunculus
- Worldwide
- 148,488 observations
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- Birds
About
The common kestrel (Falco tinnunculus) is a bird of prey species belonging to the kestrel group of the falcon family Falconidae. It is also known as the European kestrel, Eurasian kestrel, or Old World kestrel. In Britain, where no other kestrel species occurs, it is generally just called "the kestrel".
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Recent sightings near Nairobi
Research-grade observations within 25 km, newest first.
- Dec 21, 2025Mugumoini, Nairobi, KenyaObserver: craigscribblesView observation from Dec 21, 2025 on iNaturalist
- Feb 19, 2022Mugumoini, Nairobi, KenyaObserver: Thomas DeslogesView observation from Feb 19, 2022 on iNaturalist
- Feb 13, 2022Nairobi National ParkObserver: Veronica WroeView observation from Feb 13, 2022 on iNaturalist
- Feb 13, 2022Nairobi National ParkObserver: Veronica WroeView observation from Feb 13, 2022 on iNaturalist