Kestrels are masters of the "hover and pounce" technique, often called .
Flashy slate-blue wings and a rusty-red back and tail.
Good Natured Column: The American Kestrel - Kane County Connects
Both sexes have two black "mustache" stripes on their face, which may help reduce glare while hunting. 🎯 Hunting and Diet
The ( Falco sparverius ) is North America's smallest and most colorful falcon. Roughly the size of a mourning dove, this "mighty mite" is a common sight along roadsides, often perched on power lines or hovering over open fields in search of its next meal. 🦅 Key Characteristics
Larger than males, with reddish-brown wings and backs barred with black.
Unlike many other raptors, American Kestrels display , meaning males and females have distinct plumage.
Kestrels are masters of the "hover and pounce" technique, often called .
Flashy slate-blue wings and a rusty-red back and tail. american kestrel
Good Natured Column: The American Kestrel - Kane County Connects Kestrels are masters of the "hover and pounce"
Both sexes have two black "mustache" stripes on their face, which may help reduce glare while hunting. 🎯 Hunting and Diet 🎯 Hunting and Diet The ( Falco sparverius
The ( Falco sparverius ) is North America's smallest and most colorful falcon. Roughly the size of a mourning dove, this "mighty mite" is a common sight along roadsides, often perched on power lines or hovering over open fields in search of its next meal. 🦅 Key Characteristics
Larger than males, with reddish-brown wings and backs barred with black.
Unlike many other raptors, American Kestrels display , meaning males and females have distinct plumage.