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[–] [email protected] 24 points 1 week ago* (last edited 1 week ago) (2 children)

Don't be ridiculous, that's a warm-blooded killer!

Is it an immature kestrel?

[–] [email protected] 8 points 1 week ago

I would guess it's a juvenile peregrine falcon

[–] [email protected] 7 points 1 week ago

Kestrels have a wide variation of colors with such a wide range of habitat. This one specifically looks like an adult northern female kestrel to me

[–] [email protected] 22 points 1 week ago

He's allowed a bit of murder, as a treat

[–] [email protected] 15 points 1 week ago (1 children)

Large birds look like predators. Small birds hide their nature in their cuteness. Do not let them fool you, if they were large enough they'd be tearing your guts out.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 week ago

Awww, just like my kitty.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 1 week ago

Depends. Are you a vole?