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 ethan1616
Sep 1, 2026
Farmington, UT, US
byethan1616
Research Grade
· 1 ID
American Kestrel observed by scoombes
Sep 1, 2026
Providence Line, Otonabee-South Monaghan, ON, CA
byscoombes
Research Grade
· 1 ID
American Kestrel observed by scibadger
Sep 1, 2026
Dead Creek WMA, W Road, Panton, VT, USA
byscibadger
Research Grade
· 1 ID
American Kestrel observed by gualabear
Sep 1, 2026
West Rd, Ferrisburgh, VT, USA
byAmy Guala
Research Grade
· 1 ID
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