In the open fields and roadside wires of the Americas, this compact falcon watches the ground with razor focus. It hovers briefly in place, then drops with sudden speed to seize insects, small mammals, or lizards. What makes it extraordinary is its adaptability — thriving in grasslands, deserts, and even city edges, it helps keep prey populations in balance across vast landscapes. Small in stature yet fierce in spirit, a brilliant hunter of open skies.
American Kestrel 👇
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