American Kestrel
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| Mass | 120 g (Adult) |
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| Scientific name | Falco sparverius |
| Order | Falconiformes |
| Family | Falconidae |
| Class | Aves |
| Did you know | In addition to requiring open space for hunting, American Kestrels seem to need perches for hunting from, cavities for nesting (either natural or man-made), and a sufficient food supply. |
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| ID | 996264 |
About American Kestrel
The American kestrel is the smallest and most common falcon in North America. It has a roughly two-to-one range in size over subspecies and sex, varying in size from about the weight of a blue jay to a mourning dove.
American kestrel Photos
