Nest-Site for a American Kestrel

The American kestrel (Falco sparverius), sometimes colloquially known as the sparrow hawk, is a small falcon, and the only kestrel found in the Americas. This female American Kestrel peers from a nest cavity that was originally excavated by a flicker. Old cavities are often scarce, which in some areas may limit the populations of these and other secondary cavity nesters. The American kestrel hunts by hovering in the air with rapid wing beats or perching and scanning the ground for prey. Its diet typically consists of grasshoppers, lizards, mice, and small birds (e.g. sparrows). It nests in cavities in trees, cliffs, buildings, and other structures. The female lays three to seven eggs, which both sexes help to incubate.