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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Community Sightings

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American Kestrel observed by fabiolatorres4
Apr 18, 2026
Bunkerville, NV, US
byFabiola Torres
Research Grade
· 1 ID
American Kestrel observed by nickparker802
Apr 18, 2026
Barre, VT, US
byNick Parker
Research Grade
· 1 ID
Quiriquiri observed by fabiooc
Apr 18, 2026
Rua Caruná - Parada de Lucas Rio de Janeiro - RJ
byFabio O. Correia
Research Grade
· 1 ID
American Kestrel observed by sbbrown
Apr 18, 2026
Pincher Creek No. 9, AB, Canada
byStephen B. Brown
Research Grade
· 2 IDs
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