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Getting near to the Nankeen Kestrel

Nankeen Kestrel

Nankeen Kestrel, spotted scanning for prey on the coast of Kalbarri, WA

We have a lot of amazing birds in Australia, of all shapes, sizes, behaviours and conservation statuses! But did you know that one of our most common birds of prey is also our smallest, and possessed of a markedly uncommon hunting habit?

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