The smallest and most widespread of the North American falcons, American Kestrel can be found in every state (Hawaii excluded), including Alaska and all across Canada. It is commonly seen perched on wires along the road. The male is exceptionally beautifully colored.
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American Kestrel (with gopher meal)
Alfalfa area, Bend, OR
April 5, 2010 ©John Schwarz
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American Kestrel – female
Green Cay Wetlands, Boynton Beach, FL
December 12, 2005 ©John Schwarz
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American Kestrel (with gopher meal)
Alfalfa area, Bend, OR
April 5, 2010 ©John Schwarz
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American Kestrel
Dry Tortugas NP, FL
April 10, 2008 ©John Schwarz
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American Kestrel
Dry Tortugas NP, FL
April 10, 2008 ©John Schwarz
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American Kestrel
Dry Tortugas NP, FL
April 10, 2008 ©John Schwarz
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American Kestrel
Dry Tortugas NP, FL
April 10, 2008 ©John Schwarz
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American Kestrel
Dry Tortugas NP, FL
April 10, 2008 ©John Schwarz
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American Kestrel
Old Port Isabel Road, Brownsville, TX
March 20, 2009 ©John Schwarz
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American Kestrel
Dry Tortugas NP, FL
April 10, 2008 ©John Schwarz
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American Kestrel chick (note barbs on tongue)
Colchester, CT
July 8, 2011 ©John Schwarz
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American Kestrel – chicks
Colchester, CT
July 8, 2011 ©John Schwarz
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American Kestrel – chicks
Colchester, CT
July 8, 2011 ©John Schwarz
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American Kestrel – female
Okeeheelee Park, Lake Worth, FL
December 12, 2005 ©John Schwarz
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American Kestrel
Green Cay Wetlands, Boynton Beach, FL
December 5, 2005 ©John Schwarz
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American Kestrel (with gopher meal)
Alfalfa area, Bend, OR
April 5, 2010 ©John Schwarz
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American Kestrel
Old Port Isabel Road, Brownsville, TX
March 20, 2009 ©John Schwarz
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American Kestrel
Wellington Preserve, Wellington, FL
February 11, 2013 ©John Schwarz
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American Kestrel
Wellington Preserve, Wellington, FL
February 11, 2013 ©John Schwarz
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American Kestrel
Wellington Preserve, Wellington, FL
February 11, 2013 ©John Schwarz
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American Kestrel – female
San Rafael Grasslands, Santa Cruz County, AZ
January 21, 2016 ©John Schwarz
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American Kestrel
San Rafael Grasslands, Santa Cruz County, AZ
January 21, 2016 ©John Schwarz
