🌿Native Nature

American Kestrel

Falco sparverius

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Chordata ›Class: Aves ›Order: Falconiformes ›Family: Falconidae ›Genus: Falco

About

The American kestrel (Falco sparverius), is the smallest and most common falcon in North America. Formerly called "sparrowhawk", a misnomer as it is a true falcon and is unrelated genetically to the Eurasian sparrowhawk, Accipiter nisus. It has a roughly two-to-one range in size over subspecies and sex, varying in size from about the weight of a blue jay to a mourning dove. It also ranges to South America and is a well-established species that has

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of American Kestrel?
The scientific name of American Kestrel is Falco sparverius.
What kingdom does American Kestrel belong to?
American Kestrel belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What phylum does American Kestrel belong to?
American Kestrel belongs to the phylum Chordata.
What class does American Kestrel belong to?
American Kestrel belongs to the class Aves.
What order does American Kestrel belong to?
American Kestrel belongs to the order Falconiformes.
What family does American Kestrel belong to?
American Kestrel belongs to the family Falconidae.
What genus does American Kestrel belong to?
American Kestrel belongs to the genus Falco.