American kestrel
Falco sparverius
ok. 26,5 cmDorosły ptak
total length
total length
wzdłuż osi ciała · od końca dzioba do końca ogonaMeasurement: side
- Mass
- 80–165 gObie płcie — Cornell
American kestrel — size comparison
The American kestrel inhabits open landscapes of the Americas. It watches for insects, rodents and small birds from a perch or hovers above feeding grounds, the
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Length
wzdłuż osi ciała · od końca dzioba do końca ogonaReference values · details in the profiles
Total lengthScale in cm
0102030
approx. 26.5 cm
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American kestrel — size comparison — facts and sources
The American kestrel inhabits open landscapes of the Americas. It watches for insects, rodents and small birds from a perch or hovers above feeding grounds, then drops onto spotted prey.
It nests in tree cavities. Suitable trees or other breeding shelters are used near areas where it can hunt freely.