American Kestrel -

Good Natured Column: The American Kestrel - Kane County Connects

Larger than males, with reddish-brown wings and backs barred with black. american kestrel

Both sexes have two black "mustache" stripes on their face, which may help reduce glare while hunting. 🎯 Hunting and Diet Good Natured Column: The American Kestrel - Kane

Flashy slate-blue wings and a rusty-red back and tail. often called .

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

Kestrels are masters of the "hover and pounce" technique, often called .