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American Kestrel

Falco sparverius

Least Concern

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American Kestrel (Falco sparverius) is classified as Least Concern (LC) on the IUCN Red List. Widespread and abundant across its range, with stable populations and no immediate conservation concerns.

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in various aerial, terrestrial, and aquatic environments.

Widely distributed across Europe (6 countries), North America (United States), and South America (Colombia, Ecuador, Venezuela).

🇧🇪 Belgium 🇨🇴 Colombia 🇩🇰 Denmark 🇪🇨 Ecuador 🇫🇷 France 🇳🇱 Netherlands 🇳🇴 Norway 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇺🇸 United States 🇻🇪 Venezuela

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Falconiformes (Falconiformes)

Species

Falco sparverius (American Kestrel)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese アメリカチョウゲンボウ

Chinese 美洲隼

Spanish Cernícalo americano

French Crécerelle d'Amérique

German Buntfalke

Portuguese peneireiro-americano

Russian Воробьиная пустельга

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of American Kestrel?

The scientific name of American Kestrel is Falco sparverius. It belongs to the genus Falco.

What is the conservation status of American Kestrel?

American Kestrel (Falco sparverius) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does American Kestrel live?

American Kestrel is found in Widely distributed across Europe (6 countries), North America (United States), and South America (Colombia, Ecuador, Venezuela).. Countries include Belgium, Colombia, Denmark, Ecuador, France, Netherlands, Norway, United Kingdom, United States, Venezuela.

What family does American Kestrel belong to?

American Kestrel (Falco sparverius) belongs to the genus Falco, which is part of the taxonomic family Falconidae.

Is American Kestrel endangered?

No, American Kestrel (Falco sparverius) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does American Kestrel belong to?

American Kestrel (Falco sparverius) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).

What are the closest relatives of American Kestrel?

The closest relatives of American Kestrel in the genus Falco include African Hobby, Amur Falcon, Aplomado Falcon, Australian Hobby, Banded Kestrel.