Description
L. 29-32cm. WS 52-57,5cm. Breeds in dry, warm, open country with scattered trees, copses and open woods (mainly oak, locally also Pine) and plenty of largish ground dwelling insects (beetles, grasshoppers etc.). Summer visitor (mostly may-August), winters in S. Africa. Nests usually in tree-hole and artificially nests. This Picture is made during a Vacation in Bulgaria in May 2018.