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- Description: An American Kestrel brings its captured prey to the top of a broken Saguaro. The American Kestrel is the smallest and most colourful falcon in North America. It thrives in diverse habitats, including urban areas, and is known for its striking plumage of rusty-red and slate-blue tones, with males and females exhibiting different colorations. These adept huntersâ prey on insects, small mammals, birds, and reptiles. They nest in tree cavities or man-made structures and share parental duties. Despite their widespread presence, American Kestrel populations are declining in some areas due to habitat loss, highlighting the need for conservation efforts. North America, USA.
- Credits: Alexandra Buxbaum/Majority World
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- Added: Feb 13, 2025
- Created: Jan 28, 2025
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- Photographer: Alexandra Buxbaum
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- Description: An American Kestrel brings its captured prey to the top of a broken Saguaro. The American Kestrel is the smallest and most colourful falcon in North America. It thrives in diverse habitats, including urban areas, and is known for its striking plumage of rusty-red and slate-blue tones, with males and females exhibiting different colorations. These adept huntersâ prey on insects, small mammals, birds, and reptiles. They nest in tree cavities or man-made structures and share parental duties. Despite their widespread presence, American Kestrel populations are declining in some areas due to habitat loss, highlighting the need for conservation efforts. North America, USA.
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- Date Created: 2025-01-28 00:00:00
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- City: Mesa
- State: AZ
- Country: USA
- Headline: American Kestrel, North America's smallest falcon
- Source: ABU
- Copyright Notice: © Alexandra Buxbaum | Majority World
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- Image Description: An American Kestrel brings its captured prey to the top of a broken Saguaro. The American Kestrel is the smallest and most colourful falcon in North America. It thrives in diverse habitats, including urban areas, and is known for its striking plumage of r
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