| IUCN (International Union for Conservation of Nature): | Least Concern
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| Approximate size(adult): | Medium-sized falcon measuring 32–39 cm in length with a wingspan of 65–82 cm. Males have a rufous back with black spots and a grey head, while females are browner with heavy barring.
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| Resident/ Migrate from: | Populations in Europe, North Africa, and temperate Asia are partially migratory, while many in India and tropical regions are resident.
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| Migrate to: | Northern breeding populations migrate to southern Europe, Africa, and South Asia during winter. Resident birds remain year-round in milder climates.
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| Breeding season: | Breeds mainly from April to July, depending on location. Nests in cliffs, buildings, old crow or raptor nests, and occasionally holes in trees. Clutch size usually 4–6 eggs.
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| Breed in: | Found breeding in open country, farmland, grasslands, and rocky or urban areas, often near cliffs or tall structures.
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| Habitat: | Prefers open habitats such as fields, scrublands, and grasslands, often near human settlements; hunts over open ground.
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| Diet: | Feeds mainly on small mammals, lizards, and large insects; occasionally takes small birds and amphibians. Hunts by hovering and dropping swiftly onto prey.
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