The Malagasy kestrel (Falco newtoni), also known as the Madagascar kestrel, Malagasy spotted kestrel, Newton's kestrel, Madagascar spotted kestrel, is a small bird of prey. The Malagasy kestrel can reach a size of 30 cm. The wings are 180-195 mm at the males and 188-203 mm at the females. The males can reach a weight between 112 and 118 gr, the weight of the females is up to 128 gr. The Malagasy kestrel has a large range of occurrence and it is native to Madagascar, Mayotte, and the Comores. It is a breeding resident on Madagascar where it occurs in savannas and wetlands, it is uncommon in forests.