Falconidae Collection (#4)

Picture No. 11981424
Lesser Kestrel female resting Castile-La Mancha, Spain. Date:

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Lesser Kestrel female resting Castile-La Mancha, Spain. Date:

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Lesser Kestrel female eating a mouse Castile-La Mancha, Spain. Date:

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Lesser Kestrel male with cricket Castile-La Mancha. Date:

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Lesser Kestrel male eating a mouse on roof Castile-La Mancha. Date:

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Lesser Kestrel female resting on roof Castile-La Mancha, Spain. Date:

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Lesser Kestrel female in flight Castile-La Mancha, Spain. Date:

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Lesser Kestrel male portrait Castile-La Mancha. Date:

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Lesser Kestrel male calling Castile-La Mancha. Date:

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Lesser Kestrel female resting Castile-La Mancha, Spain. Date:

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Lesser Kestrel male on roof Castile-La Mancha. Date:

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Lesser Kestrel female resting Castile-La Mancha, Spain. Date:

Male Kestrel Watercolour Plate 1. Aug 1848
Original watercolour drawings and illustrated MS relating to Indian Birds, forming one of a set of volumes from which the illustrated MS work by Tickell on Mammals, &c

First page of notes relating to Kestrel
Original watercolour drawings and illustrated MS relating to Indian Birds, forming one of a set of volumes from which the illustrated MS work by Tickell on Mammals, &c

Owls and Sparrow hawk
Alexander Wilson, American Ornithology, 1824. Hand-coloured engraving. Date: 1824

Falco longipennis, Australian hobby
Watercolour 105 by the Port Jackson Painter from the Watling Collection titled Lunated Falcon, Goo-roo-wang

Falcon Portrait

Polyborus plancus, Crested Caracara, side view

Falco araea, Sooty Falcon perched on a tree branch

Birds of prey in flight and perched on branch of tree

Birds of prey, woodpecker, crows, gulls, and in flight and foraging

Common Kestrel -Falco tinnunculus-, fledged bird perched on a branch, Apetlon, Lake Neusiedl, Burgenland, Austria, Europe

Lanner Falcon -Falco biarmicus-, Chambal River, Rajasthan, India

Lesser Kestrel -Falco naumanni-, Extremadura, Spain

Greater Kestrel or White-eyed Kestrel -Falco rupicoloides-, Etosha National Park, Namibia

Common Kestrel -Falco tinnunculus- with captured mouse, Emsland, Lower Saxony, Germany

Common Kestrel -Falco tinnunculus- passes mouse to young birds, Emsland, Lower Saxony, Germany

Common Kestrels -Falco tinnunculus-, young birds, Emsland, Lower Saxony, Germany

Common Kestrel -Falco tinnunculus-, young bird, Emsland, Lower Saxony, Germany

Common Kestrel -Falco tinnunculus-, adult male on tree, Western Cape, South Africa

Male kestrel, bird of prey, United Kingdom, Europe

Crested Caracara, Caracara cheriway, Welder flats, Texas

Bat Falcon (Falco rufigularis petoensis) adult, perched on railing, Summit Pond, Panama, November

Australian Hobby (Falco longipennis) adult pair, female feeding on Yellow-throated Miner (Manorina flavigula) prey, perched on eucalyptus tree, Red Centre, Northern Territory, Australia, September

White-rumped Falcon (Polihierax insignis harmandi) adult male, perched on dead branch, Tmatboey, Cambodia, January

Collared Falconet (Microhierax caerulescens burmanicus) adult, perched on power pole, near Tmatboey, Cambodia, January

Carunculated Caracara (Phalcoboenus carunculatus) adult, walking on paramo, Antisana, Andes, Ecuador, November

Black-thighed Falconet (Microhierax fringillarius) adult, feeding on insect, perched on dead tree, Kaeng Krachan N. P
Black-thighed Falconet (Microhierax fringillarius) adult, feeding on insect, perched on dead tree, Kaeng Krachan N.P. Thailand, May

Peregrine falcon

Polyborus plancus, Crested Caracara, side view

Three Peregrine Falcon eggs, with buff groundstill visible under ruddy brown markings

Lanner Falcon (Falco biarmiscu) in flight, wings spread, eyes fixed on the prey

Common Kestrel (Falco tinnunculus) in flight, side view

Lanner Falcon (Falco biarmicus), close up

Falcon perched on wooden bar, side view

Blindfolded falcon, side view

Lanner Falcon (Falco biarmicus), perched on a rock

Lanner Falcon, Falco biarmicus, in flight

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"Falconidae: Masters of the Skies" Witness the awe-inspiring world of Falconidae, a family of birds renowned for their exceptional aerial prowess. From falconry equipment to breathtaking encounters with magnificent species like Falco rusticolus and gyrfalcons, prepare to be captivated by the wonders of nature. Intriguingly, one cannot overlook the mesmerizing spectacle of a Common starling murmuration, where thousands unite in synchronized flight patterns. However, this harmony is short-lived as they find themselves pursued by the lightning-fast Peregrine falcon – a true embodiment of speed and precision. Nestled in Vaala, Finland, we catch a heartwarming glimpse of an adult Peregrine falcon gracefully landing at its nest with precious chicks. This tender moment showcases the dedication and nurturing instincts within this remarkable species. The skies become battlegrounds as Northern/Hen Harriers clash fiercely with Kestrels in mid-air combat. Witness their acrobatic maneuvers as these avian warriors fight for territory and survival. Speaking of peregrines and gyrfalcons once more; their majestic presence never fails to leave us breathless. Whether it's witnessing them soar through open skies or joining forces amidst murmurations alongside Common starlings – they are true icons among Falconidae. Venturing into Valencia, Spain during February brings us face-to-face with a regal sight - a Common kestrel perched on a branch. Its keen eyes surveying its surroundings serve as reminders that even smaller members within Falconidae possess incredible hunting skills. Meanwhile, Cornwall unveils another captivating scene when an agile male Kestrel hovers overhead during April's arrival. Their ability to remain stationary mid-flight highlights their adaptability and agility in diverse environments. Within this vast avian kingdom lies an array of captivating features - from black feathers contrasting against brown eyes to captive animals showcasing human-falcon connections.