When there is no wind, hovering is too energy-expensive, so the kestrel may perch on any elevated object, such as utility lines and poles, to search for prey. The male may put on a courtship aerial display of steep climbs and dives, and bring the female gifts of freshly killed prey. Four to five brownish, spotted eggs are laid in an unlined nest. While brooding the eggs, the female is fed by the male who brings gifts of freshly killed prey. Chicks hatch in about 28 days, and fledge about 30 days after hatching.
Kestrels are partially migratory.
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