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Falco sparverius
smallest falcon in N. America
desert, year round resident in Colombia
I spotted this bird while walking along the road in the Tatacoa desert. I think it must have been young because it let me approach fairly close before it flew away to another cactus. I followed it and we went through this routine a few times before I was happy with my pics.
Thank you Antonio, gatorfellows for the map and Env for the info. It all makes sense now.
Here is a reference with several photos and a range map for you to confirm: http://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/ameri...
Nice series, Dan!! Looks like an American Kestrel female...they are year-round residents in Columbia, I think.
Spotted on Dec 29, 2012
Submitted on Jan 13, 2013
