The Common Kestrel (Male) is a common raptor in the Himalayas, in Pakistan

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Common Kestrel (Falco tinnunculus) is a widespread winter visitor but is also a resident in the mountains of pakistan, Himalayas and Western Ghats and Srilanka. Long, rather broad tail; wing-tips more rounded than on most falcons. Frequently hovers. Male has greyish head with diffuse dark moustachian stripe. rufous underparts heavily marked with black, and grey tail with subterminal band. Female and juvenile have rufous crown and nape streaked with black, diffuse and narrow dark moustachial stripe, rufous upperparts heavily barred and spotted with blac, and dark barring on rufous tail; underwing more heavily barred than male's. Call : Makes a high pitched, shrill kee-kee-kee. Habitat : Usually found singly or in pairs. Usually found singly or in pairs. Characteristically hovers in open co