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The Eurasian kestrel (Falco tinnunculus) is found in Europe, Asia, and Africa, which is how it derives it's correct name, the common kestrel. The flying weight is 140-170g and 160-200g for the males and females respectively. They are able to take starlings, grackle, and feral pigeons. Information on flying the kestrels can be found in an article called "Hawking with the common kestrel" written by Matt Mullenix, found in the December 1997 Hawk Chalk. One correction in his article, the bird he had was most likely a male. Even though the plumages are nearly identical in their first year, they still can be sexed when they are in full feather with a high percentage of accuracy.