About this episode
This episode discusses the American Kestrel, the smallest and most widespread falcon in North America, highlighting its hunting behavior and nesting challenges.
The American Kestrel is the smallest, most numerous, and most widespread North American falcon. This bird is built for speed, its long pointed wings often bent back at the tip. While hunting, kestrels hover above an open field. These days, the lack of suitable nesting cavities, which limits American
Topics covered
- birds
- falcons
- American Kestrel
- wildlife
- nesting
- hunting
Keywords
- American Kestrel
- falcon
- birds of prey
- hunting
- nesting cavities
- wildlife conservation
Mentioned in this episode
Books & works: American Kestrel
Places: North America
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