American Kestrel

About me

Order:

Falconiformes

Family:

Falconidae

Group:

Falco

Lifespan:

11-17 years

Gestation:

Eggs incubate in 30 days

Habitat:

Agricultural areas, grasslands, scrublands, forests, savannah and wetlands

Diet:

Grasshoppers, lizards, mice, voles and small birds

Conservation Status:

Least Concern

Did You Know

The young grow very quickly, reaching an adult weight after 16-17 days. After 28-31 days they are able to leave the nest and they only depend on their parents for another 2 or 3 weeks.

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