American Kestrel
Falco sparverius
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Least Concern
Flügelspannweite
36,5 cm
Gewicht
119,33333333333333 g
Familie
Falconidae
Ordnung
Falconiformes
Über uns
The American Kestrel is North America's smallest falcon, weighing about 119 g with a 36.5 cm wingspan, with strikingly patterned rufous and slate-blue plumage. It hovers over open fields and roadsides to spot grasshoppers, small rodents, and lizards before diving to strike.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Flügelspannweite | 36,5 cm | 14.4 in |
| Gewicht | 119,33333333333333 g | 4.21 oz |
Habitat & Range
Erhaltungsstatus
Least Concern
IUCN Red List
Verhalten & Brutverhalten
Nistverhalten
Nest type: CV,O. Incubation: 26-32 days. Fledging: 28-31 days.
Gelegegröße
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Taxonomie
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Ordnung | Falconiformes (Falken) |
| Familie | Falconidae (Falken und Karakaras) |
| Genus | Falco |
| Arten | Falco sparverius |
Distribution
American Kestrel has been recorded in 10 countries.
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Vorhanden
Not recorded
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External Databases
Häufig gestellte Fragen
Is the American Kestrel endangered?
The American Kestrel has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the American Kestrel nest?
Nest type: CV,O. Incubation: 26-32 days. Fledging: 28-31 days.
How big is the American Kestrel?
The American Kestrel has a wingspan of 36.5 cm, weight of 119.33333333333333 g.
What order and family does the American Kestrel belong to?
The American Kestrel (Falco sparverius) belongs to the order Falconiformes and the family Falconidae.
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