American Kestrel

Falco sparverius

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

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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 benjiface
Jul 18, 2026
Davis County, UT, USA
byBen Johnson
Research Grade
· 2 IDs
American Kestrel observed by arielledemerchant
Jul 18, 2026
Maugerville, NB, CA
byarielledemerchant
Research Grade
· 1 ID
Cernícalo americano observed by santiagomailhos
Jul 18, 2026
San Javier, Departamento de Río Negro, Uruguay
bySantiago Mailhos
Research Grade
· 2 IDs
American Kestrel observed by anteaterk
Jul 17, 2026
Sarpy, Nebraska, United States
byLouis
Research Grade
· 1 ID
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