American
Kestrel
(Falco sparverius)
| American
Kestrel Information Length: 9 - 12" Habitat: Open and semi-open habitat including farmland, forest openings, marshes, and residential areas. Prefers habitat which has trees with existing |
 Photo © Don DesJardin |
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| nesting cavities. Requires | ||||
| high perches from which to hunt. | Click to enlarge | |||
| Diet: Insects, including grasshoppers, dragonflies, beetles, and caterpillars; small mammals such as voles and mice; small birds, frogs, lizards, small snakes. | ||||
 Identification
tips for the American Kestrel |
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| Range
Maps: (Click map to enlarge.) |
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| Breeding Map | Winter Map (CBC) | |||
| Additional
photos and information: The Raptor Center Photo of a pair of American Kestrels, identifying characteristics, range, habitat, nesting, feeding habits, conservation status. The Virtual Birder Photo of female American Kestrel in flight. |
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