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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Cernícalo americano observed by ana_romo
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San Cristóbal de la Barranca, Jal., MX
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· 1 ID
Cernícalo americano observed by hilda_g
Oct 10, 2026
Cd. de México, México
byHilda Guerrero
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· 1 ID
American Kestrel observed by hgl60341
Oct 10, 2026
Mesa Verde, Costa Mesa, CA, USA
byHGL
Research Grade
· 1 ID
American Kestrel observed by poulam_s
Oct 10, 2026
Pierce Point Rd, Inverness, CA, US
bypoulam_s
Research Grade
· 1 ID
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