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 lynn258
Mar 1, 2026
Deltona, FL, USA
byLynn Marie
Research Grade
· 1 ID
American Kestrel observed by roshannepal
Mar 1, 2026
Rock Creek, West Union, OR, USA
byRoshan Nepal
Research Grade
· 1 ID
American Kestrel observed by sakikyou
Mar 1, 2026
Acer St, Davis, CA, US
bysakikyou
Research Grade
· 2 IDs
American Kestrel observed by graysonponti
Mar 1, 2026
Antelope Island, Syracuse, UT, US
bygraysonponti
Research Grade
· 2 IDs
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