American Kestrels are pale when seen from below and warm, rusty brown spotted with black above, with a black band near the tip of the tail. Males have slate-blue wings; females’ wings …

Jan 14, 2020 · Male and female kestrels have two black “double mustaches,” called malaria stripes resembling a mustache and sideburns on either side of their heads. But that’s where …

Relatively small and long-tailed, with two sharp face stripes. Female all red-brown above with narrow dark bars, including on tail. Male has red-brown tail with black tip, red-brown back …

Oct 15, 2022 · Male and female kestrels are relatively easy to tell apart, as the male is considerably more colorful than his female counterpart. The male has a blue-gray head, wing, …

The term kestrel (from French: crécerelle, derivative from crécelle, i.e. ratchet) is the common name given to several species of predatory birds from the falcon genus Falco. Kestrels are …

Jan 10, 2023 · The American kestrel ( Falco sparverius) is commonly found in North America. This small, compact falcon exhibits several behaviors and features that are unlike other birds…

Jun 22, 2020 · North America’s smallest falcon packs a predator’s fierce intensity into its compact body. Decked in warm rusty reds and steely blues—and sporting dark slashes on its face—it is …

Jan 16, 2014 · The American kestrel is North America’s smallest falcon species and the second smallest falcon in the world. These charismatic birds often charm and entertain bird watchers …

Adult Male American Kestrels have dark gray heads with varying amounts of rufous on the crown, white throats, blue-black bills, and unique vertical slashes on their white faces – one under …

The American kestrel is the smallest species of falcon in North America. Adults reach a total length of 27cm (10.5in). These birds are opportunistic carnivores.