Male American Kestrel - Falconidae Falco sparverius
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Male American Kestrel

Male Kestrel eating mouse
Male American Kestrel eating mouse




Photo Details
1. December 21, 2004 - Farmington Bay, Davis County, Utah - ©Carol Davis
2., 3. Male Kestrel eating mouse - December 21, 2005 - Antelope Island, Davis County, Utah - ©Nicky Davis

Description
Length 9" Wingspan 22".  Adult Male has blue-gray wings and rufous body , tail rufous except for the tip which is black, 2 black veritcal bars on a white ground, speckled breast.  Female has striped tail, rufous barred back and wings.
 

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