Common kestrel / Turmfalke (Falco tinnunculus)

Turmfalke zwischen Fehraltorf und Mesikon. 2021-10-16 15:25:46 Fehraltorf

Observations

First documented observation: 2020-04-24 in Fehraltorf. Most recent observation: 2026-04-28 in Switzerland.

Description

Classification: Genus Falcons (Falco); Family Falconidae (Falconidae)
General: Oft seen in the fields around Fehraltorf, flapping away to stay in place.
General: Deutschland: Brut-, Jahres-, Zugvogel, Wintergast

Seasonal behavior

Year-round bird
Breeding: 04-20 - 08-29
Migration in: 02-10 - 05-10
Migration out: 08-18 - 11-15
More details at Vogelwarte.ch

Other Details

Physical details

Physical details: length=32-35 cm, wingspan=71-80 cm, weight=156-252 g
Habitats: Agricultural

Similar species

Song or calls similar to: Pallid swift.

Vocalisation

Song: No details but a Xeno-Canto recording.
Song attributes: Frequency:
Vogelgesang im Friedhof Sihlfeld, Zürich - MerlinBirdID hat Girlitz, Buchfink, Amsel, Star, Mönchsgrasmücke, Turmfalke und Haussperling gehört. Switzerland 2026-04-28 15:13:38 Singers: European serin, Common chaffinch🐦, Common blackbird🐦, Common starling🐦, Black cap warbler🐦, Common kestrel🐦, House sparrow🐦
♫ 2026-04-28 15:13:38 Source: Zoom H2n Switzerland (song)

Calls: Turmfalke kann auch wie einen Specht tönen, scharf und relativ hoch [Link]
Most common call a fast series of short, high-pitched "ke-ke-ke". Much less raucous than Merlin or Peregrine. [Link] Heard from in the air, about 6 notes per second (do I find them high??)
XC928672 - Common Kestrel - Falco tinnunculus - calls.

XC928672 - Common Kestrel - Falco tinnunculus - calls. ♫ Source: XENOCANTO XC928672 - Common Kestrel - Falco tinnunculus - calls.mp3 (call)


Call attributes: Call melody: one note, fast, Frequency: 2-7 KHz,