Raptor Identification - Kestrel
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American Kestrel (Falco sparverius)
The American Kestrel is the most common falcon in most of
North America. It is much smaller than a Peregrine (roughly the size of a Blue Jay), and
much more colourful, having a rufous back and tail, with patches of blue on the head (both
sexes) and wings (males only).
© Canadian Peregrine Foundation
