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Sitting on top of a trunk is an American Kestrel (Falco sparverius) surveying its surroundings.

Photographed in San Diego County, CA
October 2020

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February 25, 2025 at 4:53 PM
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#birdtoberClub2025 Day 5: Spotted

One of my favorite raptors: the American Kestrel

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October 6, 2025 at 9:54 PM
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🌎 American Kestrel (Falco sparverius) #NorthAmericanBirds #CentralAmericanBirds #SouthAmericanBirds | #AmericanKestrel #FalcoSparverius | #Kestrels #Falcons #BirdsOfPrey 📷: Photo by Beto_MdP🦜 #MyBirdcards | #birdsoftheworld #birds
🌎 American Kestrel, female (Falco sparverius) The American Kestrel is a small falcon, with males having slate-blue wings and females having rusty-brown wings. Both have a rusty back and tail, with black barring, and two prominent black "mustache" marks on their white face. The species is widespread throughout the Americas, from Alaska to the southern tip of South America. It's a common sight in open habitats like fields, grasslands, and even urban areas. They often perch on telephone wires or trees, scanning for prey. They are known for their distinctive hovering flight, where they remain suspended in the air before diving to catch insects or small mammals. 2.5 Flash (Edited) Seventeen subspecies are recognized Conservation status: Least Concern (IUCN 3.1) 📷: Photo by Beto_MdP via Pixabay https://pixabay.com/photos/hawk-red-falcon-birds-raptors-7455627/ ISUQ
August 25, 2025 at 8:39 PM
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Beauté et précision au regard perçant 🦅🎯
La Crécerelle d’Amérique, faucon miniature au plumage délicat et à l’œil acéré.
Un portrait de grâce… et de chasse.
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August 21, 2025 at 7:30 AM
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Today’s #BirdOfTheDay theme is #tricolour, birds with three colours or more. Alt is #YearRound birds. The #AmericanKestrel the smallest Falcon in the US & third smallest falcon in the world
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A small bird of prey—a kestrel—is perched on a bare, slightly curved tree branch. Its wings are lifted and partially spread, as if it’s just about to launch into the air. The feathers on its wings show a pattern of gray, black, and white bands, while its back and chest are warm reddish-brown with dark spots. The bird’s head is turned slightly to the side, revealing a sharp, hooked beak with a yellow base and dark tip. Its eyes are large, dark, and focused, giving an alert, intent expression. Distinct dark markings run down from its eyes like narrow streaks. Its talons—bright yellow with black claws—grip the branch firmly, suggesting tension just before takeoff. The background is softly blurred and pale, possibly a cloudy sky or a light-colored wall, with a few thin twigs visible, making the kestrel stand out clearly in the foreground. Overall, the moment captured is one of poised energy—the bird balanced between stillness and flight. Photo credit:©Gregory Rothman 2026
March 24, 2026 at 1:19 PM