Ornithological Survey

Common Name: American Kestrel

Scientific Name (Genus-species): Falco sparverius

Length (bill-tail): 10 1/2" Wingspan: 23"

Identifying Chacteristics: smallest of falcons, reddish back and tail, double stripe below eye

Habitat: dry open country or forests, prey are insects and small rodents

Seasonal: 1st seen: late-April

 

 

 

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