American Kestral

Common Name: American Kestral

Scientific Name: Falco Sparverius

Range: The American Kestral breeds from Alaska across the continent to Mexico. Winters are spent north from Canada to south in the tropics.

Habitat: Borders of woodlands, farmlands, open fields, pastures with scattered trees, marshes, suburban areas, grasslands, arid planes. The the bird is often seen on wires along roads in rural areas. The Kestral often hunts on the wing, usually hovering. He often pumps his tail up and down upon landing.

The male has blue colored wings while the female has rust covered wings. Both sexes have black stripes on the face.

Birds of Oklahoma. Web. 22 Feb 2011.
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