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American Kestrel

Falco sparverius ORDER: FALCONIFORMES FAMILY: FALCONIDAE

IUCN Conservation Status: Least Concern

American Kestrel Photo

Perhaps the most colorful raptor in the world, the American Kestrel is the most common falcon in North America. It is found from Alaska to Tierra del Fuego, and in towns as well as wild lands.

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Calls

  • Calls
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Loud series of "klee-klee-klee" notes when excited.

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