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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Peneireiro-americano observed by lorenzo_brum
Jan 15, 2026
Av. Roraima nº 1000 Cidade Universitária Bairro - Camobi, Santa Maria - RS, 97105-900, Brasil
byLorenzo
Research Grade
· 2 IDs
American Kestrel observed by juliosun
Jan 15, 2026
Novato, CA 94945, USA
byJulio Sandoval
Research Grade
· 1 ID
American Kestrel observed by hambirders
Jan 15, 2026
Palm Beach County, US-FL, US
byhambirders
Research Grade
· 1 ID
American Kestrel observed by strongm
Jan 15, 2026
100 P W 4137, Pilot Point, TX 76258, USA
byMayve
Research Grade
· 1 ID
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