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American Kestrel

Falco sparverius

Description:

The American Kestrel, sometimes colloquially known as the Sparrow Hawk, is a small falcon, and the only kestrel found in the Americas. It is the most common falcon in North America, and is found in a wide variety of habitats. Wikipedia

Habitat:

Spotted this bird on my farm, a mixture of woodlands and prairie grasses.

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2 Comments

Ajwerko
Ajwerko 11 years ago

Thank you Tom!

Tom15
Tom15 11 years ago

Nice male kestrel!

Ajwerko
Spotted by
Ajwerko

Kansas, USA

Spotted on Apr 23, 2013
Submitted on Apr 23, 2013

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