Eurasian Kestrel

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Falco tinnunculus

Eurasian Kestrel, a reference photo
Photo: Andreas Trepte · CC BY-SA 2.5 (licence)

The common kestrel (Falco tinnunculus), also known as the European kestrel, Eurasian kestrel, Old World kestrel, is a species of predatory bird belonging to the kestrel group of the falcon family Falconidae. In the United Kingdom, where no other kestrel species commonly occurs, it is generally just called the "kestrel".

From Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.

Is it venomous or poisonous?

We have no record of Eurasian Kestrel being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.

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Classification

Kingdom
Animalia
Phylum
Chordata
Class
Aves
Order
Falconiformes
Family
Falconidae
Genus
Falco
Species
Falco tinnunculus

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