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American Kestrel

Buteo lineatus

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Description:

Pair of American Kestrel on a fence at a tiny airport. To 12 inches. Very small bird of prey. A lovely bird. Copper back, face has white below and a black eye stripe. Black wings. Usually seen on telephone wires.

Habitat:

open fields.

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Backyard birds of Northeastern USA
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PublishedApril 12, 2016

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