Kestrel

The kestrel is the most common falcon in North America. It is a small, colorful bird with a reddish back and tail. The male has blue-gray wings, and the female has reddish wings.

• A bird
• Two black mustache-like stripes on face
• 9 to 12 inches tall
• Wingspan of 21 inches
• Weighs 2.82 – 5.82 ounces
• Lives in prairies and open areas
• Eats small rodents, frogs and insects
• Makes “killy, killy, killy” call

Did You Know?

The kestrel is often seen perched on a telephone pole or fence post at the edge of a prairie or field. It scopes out the landscape below while it searches for prey.