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American Kestrel

Falco sparverius

Description:

American Kestrels males have slate-blue wings. Females have reddish brown wings. They are easily identified by the black vertical lines on the sides of their faces. Their backs are a rusty color and the breast has a black dot pattern. They have long square tipped tails with a black band. They often pump their tails when perched. They are about the size of mourning doves.

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ronfellows2020
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ronfellows2020

Texas, USA

Spotted on Oct 5, 2013
Submitted on Dec 7, 2013

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