The America Kestrel is in the falcon family, and is actually the smallest falcon is North America. The American Kestrel has a gorgeous color pattern of blue and red, depending on the sex. Though small, the American Kestrels are considered predators, since they eat small rodents and birds. American kestrels also have a diet that includes plants and insects.
The American Kestrels are apparent throughout all the America’s. The geographical range stretches to Alaska all the way to South America. American Kestrel can adapt to almost any environment or environmental change, and thrives in almost any type of habitat including plains, deserts, mountains, and tropical lowlands.
1) The American Kestrel is the smallest falcon in North America
2) The oldest American Kestrel lived 14 years