The Kestrel: Ecology, Behaviour and Conservation of an Open-Land Predator

Those looking for a comprehensive source of scientific information on the worldwide kestrel group have long turned to Andrew Village’s (2010) The Kestrel, which has been an engaging compendium of kestrel biology, ecology and behavior intended for both scientists and laypeople. One decade later, David Costantini and Giacomo Dell’Omo have provided a fresh alternative for kestrel enthusiasts with The Kestrel: Ecology, Behaviour and Conservation of an Open-Land Predator. Costantini and Dell’Omo have harnessed their considerable expertise in kestrel biology and ecology to review the scientific literature on the Common Kestrel (Falco tinnunculus; BirdLife International 2024), also known as the Eurasian Kestrel (Orta et al. 2020), and provide a comprehensive and engaging analysis of the kestrel’s life history, behavior, and crucial roles within ecosystems. With our backgrounds in research on habitat quality and nesting success in North American raptors including American Kestrels (Falco sparverius...