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American Kestral (Sparrow Hawk)

Falcon sparverius

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Description:

Small, delicate falcon often seen perched on wires, pumping its tail. It hunts insects and small animals. It nest in tree cavities, birdhouses, or crevices in buildings. L 9" WS 22". Boldly pattered head. Rusty barred. blue gray wings. Injured and in rehabilitation at VINS. Also used for public education.

Notes:

Vermont Institute for Natural Sciences (VINS) is a bird rehab. center. Most are released, but some cannot. Raptors are hit by cars, cats catch them, other birds, and others.

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Comments (2)
Ava T-B
Please add this spotting to the Wildlife Rescue and Rehab mission at http://www.projectnoah.org/missions/9974629, and also, please add a reference to this spotting to complete it. Thanks.

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Wildlife Rescue & Rehabilitation
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PublishedApril 21, 2014

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