American kestrels are found throughout the Americas, from Canada to Argentina’s southern tip. Come fall, kestrels from Canada ...

The birds are already under threat. Urban development has shrunk their habitat, and invasive European starlings are usurping ...

A nest box trail in Ohio helps boost American kestrel populations, offering landowners a rare chance to support the recovery of this falcon in decline.

Yet our petite kestrel holds its own among all falcons, big and small, in its beauty and flight. The male is splendidly plumed, with an auburn back and tail contrasting with its blue-gray wings.

An adult male American Kestrel, Nick, just after GPS logger attachment (IMAGE) ...

Terry Thomas JerryPainter A male American kestrel dines on a vole, highlighting one of their important roles, rodent control.

WILD OF THE WEEK Paul Vriend watched a pair of American kestrels, North America’s smallest falcon, feeding on crickets and grasshoppers at his local park, then captured one of his best photographs.

Unfortunately, the most common falcon, American kestrel, is on a downward slide, although it is still easily the most frequent of Ohio’s falcons. Nature: Lazuli bunting makes rare appearance in Ohio ...

Unfortunately, the most common falcon, American kestrel, is on a downward slide, although it is still easily the most frequent of Ohio’s falcons. Nature: Lazuli bunting makes rare appearance in Ohio ...

A male American Kestrel nestling with its recently attached VHF back-pack style transmitter n the Virginia Piedmont study area. Feathers cover all but the antenna.