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American kestrel

Falco sparverius

Photo by Brian38
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Field Notes

Description:

The American kestrel is the smallest raptor in the Americas.

Habitat:

Spotted at the Bosque Del Apache NWR in New Mexico.

Reference Links:

American kestrel - Wikipedia

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Comments (2)
HemaShah
These are beautiful birds.when they display their plumage!They look gorgeous when they display.

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PublishedNovember 21, 2022

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