American kestrel

Falco sparverius

Family: Falconidae Order: Falconiformes Conservation: Least Concern
American kestrel

About the American kestrel

species of bird

Fun Facts About American kestrel

  • The American kestrel (Falco sparverius) is a bird species found in North America.
  • This species can be observed across various North American habitats.

Conservation Status

The American kestrel is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. This species is currently stable and not at significant risk of population decline.

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Taxonomy & Classification

OrderFalconiformes
FamilyFalconidae
GenusFalco
SpeciesFalco sparverius

Range & Habitat

Range map of American kestrel

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Related Species

Other species in the Falconidae family: