American Kestrel Birds Likely to be Observed in Oregon

Location in Oregon
Blue is Winter range - Red is Summer range
Purple is Year-round range - Yellow is Migration range

American Kestrel range

American Kestrel

Falco sparverius - The smallest and most common falcon of open and semi-open country. The only falcon with two "whiskers" on each side of face and the only one with a rusty back. Hunts from poles, wires, or trees; frequently hovers. Eats insects primarily. Call, a sharp killy killy killy.

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