American Kestrel
Falco sparverius
Family: Falcons and caracaras
American Kestrel is one of the species in the BirdGuess catalog. The daily puzzle hides a photo and opens it in pieces. You get five guesses.
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Prey is most often caught on the ground, though occasionally they take birds in flight.
It nests in cavities in trees, cliffs, buildings, and other structures.
The female lays three to seven eggs, which both sexes help to incubate.