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American Kestrel

Falco sparverius

Photo by Jellis
Published on Project Noah
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Field Notes

Description:

Small falcon also known as a Sparrow Hawk. <br>
Slashes down the face.This female lacks the grey on the wings and black markings on back and chest different from the spotting on the males.

Habitat:

Open fields and marshes

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PublishedOctober 14, 2013

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