American kestrel

noun

1. a small American falcon, Falco sparverius, that preys especially on grasshoppers and small mammals.

Example Sentences

A small bird such as the American kestrel, the smallest falcon in our region at about 4 ounces, sits and waits for prey.

From Seattle Times

If you notice an American kestrel or merlin chasing a monarch butterfly, they are not playing a friendly game of tag.

From Washington Post

But the most exciting experience may be Meet the Birds, a presentation in which rehabilitators from Volunteers for Wildlife will introduce live species, including owls, a red-tailed hawk and an American kestrel, on Saturday.

From New York Times

He pointed out the different species of birds — a northern harrier and an American kestrel, among them — that called out and swooped through the air as evidence of that evolution.

From New York Times

Katzner says a live stream of an American kestrel family that nests on the roof of one of the Peregrine Fund’s buildings will return this year.

From Washington Times