American Kestrel
Falco sparverius
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<birdfyi-bird slug="falco-sparverius"></birdfyi-bird>The American Kestrel (Falco sparverius) is a bird species in the family Falconidae (halcones y caracaras), within the order Falconiformes (halcones). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 36.5 cm and a weight of 119.3 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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Cernícalo americano, 22-31 cm. El halcón más pequeño de América. Macho colorido con espalda rufa y alas azul grisáceas. Norte y Sudamérica. Habita zonas abiertas. Insectívoro y cazador de pequeños vertebrados. Preocupación menor.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Envergadura | 36,5 cm | 14.4 in |
| Peso | 119,33333333333333 g | 4.21 oz |
Habitat & Range
Estado de conservación
Comportamiento y reproducción
Nidificación
Nest type: CV,O. Incubation: 26-32 days. Fledging: 28-31 days.
Tamaño de la puesta
1-7
Taxonomía
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Orden | Falconiformes (Halcones) |
| Familia | Falconidae (Halcones y Caracaras) |
| Genus | Falco |
| Especies | Falco sparverius |
Distribution
American Kestrel has been recorded in 10 countries.
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Preguntas frecuentes
Is the American Kestrel endangered?
How does the American Kestrel nest?
How big is the American Kestrel?
What order and family does the American Kestrel belong to?
Similar Birds
Other species in the Falconidae family