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Common Name: |
American Kestrel
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| Scientific Name: | Falco sparverius
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| Body Length & Habitat: | 9 - 12 Inches / Open Country & Cities, Often Perches on Wires
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| Comment: | This small falcon has a rufus colored back and tail and slate gray wings. It has two black slashes down either side of its head. It hovers above its prey with rapidly beating wings.
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