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American Kestrel — printable fact sheet
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American Kestrel
Falco sparverius
The American Kestrel is North America's smallest and most colorful falcon, notable for its rufous back and tail, slate-blue wings in males, and striking facial markings. Agile and versatile, it hunts insects, small mammals, and birds, often seen hovering over open fields or perc…
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- Despite their small size, American Kestrels have been trained in falconry to catch prey much larger than themselves.
- American Kestrels can see ultraviolet light, which helps them detect the urine trails of small mammals. They are one of the few raptors known to hover in place while searching for prey. Males and females look different, with females being larger and more heavily barred.
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