The American Kestrel and CLHS
The Kestrel does not nest on our campus, but they have been found resting and hovering on campus searching for
rodents to eat.
Kingdom: Animalia
Common Name:
American Kestrel
Scientific Name: Falco sparverius
Taxonomy:
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Aves
Order: Falconiformes
Family: Falconidae
Genus: Falco
Species: sparverius
Natural Range
The Kestrel is found in the 48 states ranging
from Canada into parts of Alaska all the way down into Northern Mexico.
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see the distribution pattern.
Interesting Facts
Formerly known as the Sparrow Hawk, the American
Kestrel is among the most vocal birds of prey. It's able to hover for prey
on rapidly beating wings.
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The American Kestrel and CLHS
The Kestrel does not nest on our campus, but they have been found resting and hovering on campus searching for
rodents to eat.