Dickinson's Kestrel

Dickinson's KestrelA gray kestrel with a pale head, rump, and underwing that stand out in flight. It ranges widely across sub-Saharan Africa.Which parts look pale in flight?Its head, rump, and underwing look pale in flight. The eye-ring and base of the bill are bright yellow.Where does it perch, and how does it catch prey?A gray kestrel with a pale head, rump, and underwing that stand out in flight. It ranges widely across sub-Saharan Africa.It uses exposed perches in savanna, grassland, and lightly wooded areas, including palms and baobabs, to watch for prey. It takes small animals and insects, often swooping down from a perch.Keeping it safeAn extinction-risk assessment has not been added yet.