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American kestrel

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noun

  1. a small American falcon, Falco sparverius, that preys especially on grasshoppers and small mammals.


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A small bird such as the American kestrel, the smallest falcon in our region at about 4 ounces, sits and waits for prey.

From Seattle Times ● May 9, 2021

These include the Baltimore oriole, American kestrel, northern harrier and ring-billed gull.

From New York Times ● Oct. 16, 2015

Figure 2.1 The motion of an American kestrel through the air can be described by the bird's displacement, speed, velocity, and acceleration.

From Textbooks ● Aug. 12, 2015

Other threatened species, including the American kestrel and grasshopper sparrow, have also been sighted.

From New York Times ● Sep. 10, 2012

A male American kestrel soared high above Amsterdam Avenue on a recent Friday afternoon, clutching a smaller bird in its talons.

From New York Times ● Jun. 7, 2012

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