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Kestrel - Wikipedia The term kestrel (from French: crécerelle, derivative from crécelle, i e ratchet) is the common name given to several species of predatory birds from the falcon genus Falco
American Kestrel | Audubon Field Guide Our smallest falcon, the kestrel is also the most familiar and widespread in North America In open country it is commonly seen perched on roadside wires, or hovering low over a field on rapidly beating wings, waiting to pounce on a grasshopper
American Kestrel - American Bird Conservancy American Kestrels have two black spots, known as ocelli ("little eyes" in Latin), at the back of their heads These false "eyes" help protect this little falcon from potential attackers sneaking up from the rear, whether they are predators or mobbing songbirds
American Kestrel: A Complete Guide - Avian Report The American Kestrel is not just one of the most attractive birds of prey; it’s a cunning predator with a diverse hunting toolkit It employs a variety of tactics to spot and capture its prey
American kestrel - The Raptor Center The American kestrel is the smallest falcon found in North America, and with the exception of the Seychelles kestrel (Falco araea), the world Like all members of the genus Falco, American kestrels have dark eyes, a notched beak, and unfeathered legs
Species Spotlight - American Kestrel - U. S. National Park Service Kestrels are incredibly adept at hovering in place while searching for their preferred insect prey species, or the occasional small rodent or bird They live in semi-open areas like meadows, deserts, parks, farmlands, and some urban areas
Kestrel | Identification, Features Behaviors | Britannica Kestrel, any of several small birds of prey of the genus Falco (family Falconidae) known for their habit of hovering while hunting Kestrels prey on large insects, birds, and small mammals
American Kestrel - eBird Petite falcon roughly the same size as Mourning Dove, but with a larger head and wider tail In flight, note long, narrow wings and square-tipped tail Often seen perched on telephone wires, along roadsides, in open country with short vegetation and few trees