Description wikipedia

The spotted kestrel (Falco moluccensis), also known as the Moluccan kestrel, is a falcon found throughout Indonesia and Timor-Leste. Spread through Wallacea and Java, the spotted kestrel inhabits grasslands with scattered trees, lightly wooded cultivation, and the edges of primary and tall secondary forest. Along logging roads, it occasionally penetrates forests, and sometimes inhabits clearings within forested areas. It has also been known to live in areas of human habitation. It is likely they have small habitat ranges. They move around during the wet and dry seasons. This is information is inferred by comparing the movements of the nankeen kestrel (F. cenchroides), their closest relative. Both species are known to be more sedentary when compared to the common kestrel (F. tinnunculus). Spotted kestrels measure 26–32 cm (10–12.5 in) from head to tail, with a wingspan of 59–71 cm (23–28 in). On average, spotted kestrels weigh 162 g (5.7 oz). The sexual dimorphism in size and plumage is less pronounced than that of the common kestrel. Males have grey tails with one broad subterminal band with white tips. Females also have grey tails with white tips, although they have 9 dark bands. Juveniles are very similar to females, but they appear more darker and heavily marked. The eggs resemble that of the common kestrel. The colour and shape of the egg is similar to Oriental hobby (Falco severus).