American Kestrel

Falco sparverius

The American kestrel is the smallest and most common falcon in North America.

American sparrowhawk
American kestrel juvenile male, Leona Amarga, Torres del Paine, Chile. Photo shared on Wikipedia by Charles J. Sharp.
American kestrel juvenile male, Leona Amarga, Torres del Paine, Chile. Photo shared on Wikipedia by Charles J. Sharp.
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American Kestrel observed by yusuftaleb
May 11, 2026
North Mission - Crawford, Kelowna, BC, Canada
byYusuf Taleb
Research Grade
· 1 ID
American Kestrel observed by irinamitine
May 11, 2026
Bent Creek Dr, San Ramon, CA, US
byIrina Mitine
Research Grade
· 1 ID
American Kestrel observed by blevine
May 11, 2026
Calle Las Playitas, Todos Santos, B.C.S., MX
byBill Levine
Research Grade
· 1 ID
American Kestrel observed by blevine
May 11, 2026
Calle Las Playitas, Todos Santos, B.C.S., MX
byBill Levine
Research Grade
· 1 ID
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