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Kestrel
#47. American Kestrel
Group Name:
Hawk Family - Birds (Aves)
Habitat:
Farmland, often seen on telephone poles.
Traits:
1) Small size (size of Pigeon).
2) Male has reddish black and blue wings.
3) Dark band on tail.
4) Dark tear-stripe through eye.
5) Excellent eyesight.
6) Hoovers like hummingbird when it sees its prey.
7) Eats small farm rodents.
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