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American Kestrel

Falco sparverius

Photo by JC_Forester
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Field Notes

Description:

Could not get a closer shot. The wings appear not to push foward like a immature Red-shouldered Hawk. However, it appears to be more shaped like the American Kestral.

Reference Links:

American Kestrel, Identification, All About Birds - Cornell Lab of Ornithology

Species ID Suggestions

American Kestrel

Falco sparverius

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Liam
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Comments (1)
JC_Forester
Thanks Liam for the id. Would love to get a closer shot!

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