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American Kestrel

Falco sparverius

Description:

A small Falcon that has been injured and in Rehab at VINS. Not much bigger than a Jay. Male bluish above, with broad black bands on the tail.

Habitat:

Conifers. winters in the Gulf States.

2 Comments

doreen.chambers.14
doreen.chambers.14 9 years ago

Thanks for the ID and complements! Doreen

kdpicturemaker
kdpicturemaker 9 years ago

Such an exquisite and delicate bird of prey!

Woodstock, Vermont, USA

Spotted on Apr 29, 2014
Submitted on Apr 29, 2014

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