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Falco tinnunculus Linnaeus, 1758
Eurasian Kestrel
Family: Falconidae
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Introduction


The only record of this Eurasian species in B.C. is a historical specimen from the central interior, although recent findings suggest that this individual may have been an escaped falconer’s bird. Nonetheless, recent records from northwestern Washington and California imply that this falcon may potentially be reported again in B.C.

1.(1) immature female; December 10, 1946; Alkali Lake, south of Williams Lake

Note Authors: Rick Toochin and Jamie Fenneman

Status Information

Origin StatusProvincial StatusBC List
(Red Blue List)		COSEWIC
NativeSNAAccidentalNot Listed



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