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American kestrel

Falco sparverius

Photo by Brian38
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Field Notes

Description:

Male in breeding plumage. These small falcons will hunt for their prey by perching in trees.

Habitat:

Spotted in a tree next to the Yakima Rimer near Thorpe, Washington.

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Comments (2)
Brian38
Thank you for the kind words, Mark.
Mark Ridgway
What a fabulously handsome bird. I guess fresh feathers help. Great shots Brian.

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PublishedMay 26, 2020

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