Mauritius Kestrel - Falco punctatus . Release of captive-bred birds and supplementary feeding led to remarkable recovery, with 229 to 286 birds in 1994, including 56 to 68 pairs. SIZE 23 to 26cm.
Nests are typically on cliff ledges, with a clutch of three eggs.
A large territory is required. Provision of nest boxes appears to have been a critical management tool. Threatened Birds of Africa and Related Islands . Collar, N.J., Crosby, M.J., and Stattersfield, A.J. 1994. Birds to Watch 2.