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The Kestrel
The kestrel is a small, chestnut brown bird of prey. It belongs to the falcon family. Kestrels are 32–39 cm (13–15 in) from head to tail. Their wings are 65–82 cm (26–32 in) when spread out. Females are larger than males (tercels). Kestrels are smaller than other birds of prey. Like the other members of the falcon family, they have long wings and a long tail. Their feathers are mainly light brown with black spots on the top and narrow blackish streaks on the underside. The kestrel’s hooked bill is a bluish colour with bit of yellow at the top. The legs are yellow.
The kestrel is unusual because it is the only bird of prey that can hover. When hunting, the kestrel hovers about 10–20 m (c.30–70 ft) above the ground. Kestrels have very good eyesight. They can see small prey from a distance. Once it sees the prey, the bird makes a short, steep dive. They eat only mouse-sized mammals, large insects and small birds.
Kestrels are bold, and have adapted well to humans. They nest in buildings and they often hunt by main roads. Kestrels do not build their own nests, but they use nests built by other birds.
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The verb to be : 8 + 2 + 1 = 11
Other simple Present tense verbs 2 + 5 + 3 = 10
Negative 1
Sweet English 120 