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The '''[[Mauritius kestrel]]''' (''Falco punctatus'') is a bird of prey in the family [[Falconidae]] endemic to the forests of [[Mauritius]], where it is restricted to the southwestern plateau's forests, cliffs, and ravines. It colonized the island and evolved into a distinct species from other [[Indian Ocean]] kestrels, probably during the [[Gelasian]] or [[Early Pleistocene]] periods. | The '''[[Mauritius kestrel]]''' (''Falco punctatus'') is a bird of prey in the family [[Falconidae]] endemic to the forests of [[Mauritius]], where it is restricted to the southwestern plateau's forests, cliffs, and ravines. It colonized the island and evolved into a distinct species from other [[Indian Ocean]] kestrels, probably during the [[Gelasian]] or [[Early Pleistocene]] periods. | ||
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In 2022, it was proclaimed the [[National symbols of Mauritius|Mauritian national bird]] to mark the 30th anniversary of the [[Republic of Mauritius]]. This Mauritius kestrel was photographed in the [[Ebony Forest]] near the village of [[Chamarel, Mauritius|Chamarel]]. | In 2022, it was proclaimed the [[National symbols of Mauritius|Mauritian national bird]] to mark the 30th anniversary of the [[Republic of Mauritius]]. This Mauritius kestrel was photographed in the [[Ebony Forest]] near the village of [[Chamarel, Mauritius|Chamarel]]. | ||
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The Mauritius kestrel (Falco punctatus) is a bird of prey in the family Falconidae endemic to the forests of Mauritius, where it is restricted to the southwestern plateau's forests, cliffs, and ravines. It colonized the island and evolved into a distinct species from other Indian Ocean kestrels, probably during the Gelasian or Early Pleistocene periods.
The Mauritius kestrel can reach a size between 26 and 30.5 centimetres (10.2 and 12.0 inches), with a mass of up to 250 grams (8.8 ounces) and rounded wings with a span of approximately 45 centimetres (18 inches). Males are slightly smaller than the females. It is a carnivorous bird, eating geckos, dragonflies, cicadas, cockroaches, crickets, and small birds. It hunts by means of short, swift flights through the forests.
In 2022, it was proclaimed the Mauritian national bird to mark the 30th anniversary of the Republic of Mauritius. This Mauritius kestrel was photographed in the Ebony Forest near the village of Chamarel.
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