[2] Spread through Wallacea and Java, the spotted kestrel inhabits grasslands with scattered trees, lightly wooded cultivation, and the edges of primary and tall secondary forest.

This is information is inferred by comparing the movements of the Nankeen Kestrel (F. cenchroides), their closest relative.

[6] The sexual dimorphism in size and plumage is less pronounced than that of the common kestrel.

[2] Males have grey tails with one broad subterminal band with white tips.

The colour and shape of the egg is similar to Oriental hobby (Falco severus).

[9] The spotted kestrel feeds primarily on small mammals, birds (mostly waterfowl and doves), lizards, and insects.

But we can deduced the diet by looking at their closest relative, the Nankeen Kestrel (F. cenchroides).

They were also seen preying on spotted dove, western bearded dragons, mice, and other birds such as the common starlings.

[8] In Indonesia, nests were found in a variety of locations, including the peaked roofs of traditional houses or in the crowns of palm trees.

When looking at the nesting behaviour of their sister taxon (Nankeen Kestrel), clutch sizes range from 3–5 eggs.