Wild Windows · American Kestrel
American Kestrel
Falco sparverius
LCLeast ConcernAlso known as: American Kestrel, American Kestrel (Northern), American Kestrel (South American), American Kestrel (northern), American Kestrel (south American), American Sparrow Hawk, American kestrel, Killy-killy
Natural History
Habitat
open meadow, farmland edge and scattered woodland of the Americas
Classroom Facts
- Its scientific name is Falco sparverius, and biologists group it in the Falconidae family (order Falconiformes).
- The IUCN Red List assesses this species as Least Concern (LC).
- Where it lives: open meadow, farmland edge and scattered woodland of the Americas.
- Other common names: American Kestrel, American Kestrel (Northern), American Kestrel (South American), American Kestrel (northern).
Live Cameras
1 american kestrel camera in the catalog.
Each listing shows its current source, permission, and playback-verification state.
