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The American kestrel is known for its impressive speed, capable of reaching up to 40 miles per hour (64 kilometers per hour) in level flight. During a hunting dive, or stoop, it can reach speeds of up to 55 miles per hour (89 kilometers per hour). This agility and speed make it an effective predator for small insects and rodents.
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What is an American kestrel?
An American kestrel is a species of small bird related to the falcons, Latin name Falco sparverius.
What shape of the bill is the American kestrel?
Toothed Bill
Is the American kestrel a vertebrate?
Yes all birds have a backbone
Is the American Kestrel a vertebrate or an invertebrate?
Because they have a backbone, they are vertebrates.
What is the American kestrel's favorite food?
Insects, small birds, mice.
What is a cool name for an American Kestrel?
Also called "sparrow hawk".
Is an American kestrel a tertiary or secondary consumer?
yes its a secondary consumers.
What is the name of the smallest falcon?
The smallest falcon in the world is the Philippine Falconet (Microhierax erythrogenys) The North American Kestrel (Falco sparverius) is the second smallest falcon.
In what parts of the world could one find the American Kestrel?
The American Kestrel is sometimes known as the Sparrow Hawk. It is likely the most abundant falcon in North America. In the winter it can migrate south to avoid cold weather and sometimes as far as South America. There are also American Kestrel that live year round in various parts of South America.
Who are the American kestrels enemies?
The enemies of the American Kestrel are mainly larger hawks, but humans are especially harmful to them.
The American kestrel used to be known in error as what kind of hawk?
Sparrow Hawk
What size is the smallest hawk?
The American kestrel, at eleven inches in length. This is the smallest falcon.
