Skip to main content

American kestrel

Falco sparverius

Photo by Brian38
Published on Project Noah
Zoom
NominateNominate for Wildlife Photograph of the Month
reportFlag Spotting

45.7884, -122.745

Field Notes

Description:

Common and colorful the American Kestrel is the smallest falcon in America. This one allowed me to get about 60 ft away.

Habitat:

Spotted at Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge.

Species ID Suggestions

Comments (3)

Thank you Rithmini Dinhara.

Accelerate our Mission to Photograph 
Every Species in the World!

Image
Butterflies icon

Wildlife Community

Wildlife Community

Join a worldwide community passionate about wildlife and nature!

Join Project Noah

Nature School

Nature School

Transform your green space into a curiosity-creating nature classroom!

Visit Nature School

Wildlife Game

Wildlife Game

Defend wildlife throughout the jungle in thrilling nature game!

Play Baboon