Birds of Cyprus : Falco eleonorae ( Eleonora’s Falcon - Μαυροπετρίτης )

Falco eleonorae ( Eleonora’s Falcon - Μαυροπετρίτης ) The Cyprus Discovery presents you the Eleonora’s Falcon. The Eleonora’s Falcon is one of the birds found in Cyprus. Its scientific name is Falco eleonorae and its Greek name is mavropetritis. It is a medium to large size bird which its height is 36 - 42 cm. It has a wingspan of 87 - 104 cm. The Eleonora’s Falcon is one of the birds breeding in Cyprus. Furthermore, it is leaving of the island during winter time. It feeds mainly with small birds and large insects like beetles, dragonflies, butterflies moths and cicadas. Eleonora’s Falcon lives at rocky coastline and steep cliffs. Το Cyprus Discovery σας παρουσιάζει τον Μαυροπετρίτη, καθώς αποτελε