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noun
The American Kestrel. A small falcon, and the only kestrel found in the Americas.
animal
bird
also known as
bird hawk
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Bobby
3 years ago

The American Kestrel (Falco sparverius) was originally known in North America as the “Sparrow Hawk”.

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Jamaica
Bobby
3 years ago

The American Kestrel is the smallest falcon in North America. The female ranges in length from 9-11 in (23-28 cm) with a wingspan of 21-24 in (53-61 cm) and weighs an average of 4.2 oz (120 g). The length of the male varies between 8-10 in (20-25 cm) with a wingspan ranging from 20-22 in (51-56 cm) and weighing an average of 3.9 oz (111 g).