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American Kestrel

Falco sparverius

Photo by AshleyT
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Field Notes

Description:

A small raptor with a rust colored back, blue wings, and black stripes on the face.

Habitat:

Sitting at the top of a tree in a tall grass prairie with few trees.

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American Kestrel

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PublishedAugust 22, 2013

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