American Kestrel

Falco sparverius ORDER: FALCONIFORMES FAMILY: FALCONIDAE

IUCN Conservation Status: Least Concern

• Similar Species
• Related Species
• Go to: American Kestrel Black-and-white Warbler Ruby-crowned Kinglet Least Tern Blue-headed Vireo Sage Sparrow Red-necked Grebe Winter Wren Long-billed Dowitcher Wilson's Warbler

© 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.