American Kestrel
Falco sparverius
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Least Concern
Envergadura
36,5 cm
Peso
119,33333333333333 g
Família
Falconidae
Ordem
Falconiformes
Sobre
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Envergadura | 36,5 cm | 14.4 in |
| Peso | 119,33333333333333 g | 4.21 oz |
Habitat & Range
Estado de conservação
Least Concern
IUCN Red List
Comportamento e reprodução
Nidificação
Nest type: CV,O. Incubation: 26-32 days. Fledging: 28-31 days.
Tamanho da postura
1-7
Taxonomia
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Ordem | Falconiformes (Falcons) |
| Família | Falconidae (Falcons & Caracaras) |
| Genus | Falco |
| Espécies | Falco sparverius |
Distribution
American Kestrel has been recorded in 10 countries.
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Presente
Not recorded
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External Databases
Perguntas frequentes
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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