Greater kestrels

[Erik Belgium]

Hello can anyone tell me wich ringsize i have to use for the greater kestrel?
Regards Erik:yawinkle:

[Jack Farrugia]

7 mm Stainless steel is the size the Department of Statistical Sciences University of Cape Town used to ring the greater kestrel.
Ask about this size to someone more experienced.

[Pantherophis]

Look with what size the parents are ringed and that their rings fit as a ring should fit.

[RedtailNut]

Not a full list but should give you an Idea Got to say Greater Kestrels grow quick I was too late with my rings
:mad:


SIZE
B I R D - T Y P E
P - 6.0mm
Merlin(M), Sparrowhawk(M).

R - 7.1mm
Merlin(F), Hobby(M), Little Owl, Hen Harrier(M), Sparrow-hawk(F), American Kestrel.

S - 7.6mm
Montagues Harrier, Scops Owl, Hobby(F), European Kestrel.

T - 8.7mm
Burrowing Owl.

U - 9.5mm
Hen Harrier(F), Marsh Harrier, Coopers Hawk(M), Barn Owl, Tawny Owl, Short-Eared Owl.

V - 11.0mm
Goshawk(M), Honey Buzzard, Barbary Falcon(M), Coopers Hawk(F), Peregrine Falcon(M), Red-Shouldered Hawk(M).

W - 12.7mm
Goshawk(F), Peregrine Falcon(F), Common Buzzard, Rough-Legged Buzzard, Gyr Falcon(M), Lanner, Lugger, Red Kite, Barbary Falcon(F), Harris Hawk, Prairie Falcon, Red-Shouldered Hawk(F), Saker Falcon, Swainson's Hawk, Caracara(Mexican Eagle).

X - 14.3mm
Red-Tailed Buzzard(M), Gyr Falcon(F), Ferruginous Hawk(M).

Y - 15.8mm
Red-Tailed Buzzard(F), Ferruginous Hawk(F), Osprey, Bengal Eagle Owl, Snowy Owl.

Z - 19.0mm
European Eagle Owl.

(The above sizes are given in good faith and are based on the most recent information we have available)

[DenHawk]

what age did you try ringing as i have a mate who is hoping to breed greaters next year so i can warn him ....den