Food of the Kestrel in Winter and Early Spring
Open Access
- 23 June 1975
- journal article
- research article
- Published by Taylor & Francis in Bird Study
- Vol. 22 (2) , 85-91
- https://doi.org/10.1080/00063657509476448
Abstract
Although the Kestrel has a preference for Short-tailed Voles where they are obtainable, it is an opportunist hunter and will exploit local abundance of other kinds of prey, even earthworms during spring ploughing. Small birds figure most importantly in the diet during periods of severe weather.Keywords
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- The Pellet Analysis Method of Raptor Food Habits StudyOrnithological Applications, 1930