Falco sparverius ORDER: FALCONIFORMES FAMILY: FALCONIDAE
IUCN Conservation Status: Least Concern
© Michael J. Hopiak/CLO
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.
Loud series of "klee-klee-klee" notes when excited.