![lt= Brown, white, and black kestrel perched on a telephone wire](/subjects/islandofthebluedolphins/images/960Tim-Hauf-American-Kestrel.jpg?maxwidth=650&autorotate=false)
Quick Facts
Type: Bird
Diet: Carnivore: Insects, small rodents, birds, and reptiles
Average lifespan: 11 years
Average size: Length: 9–12 in.; Wingspan: 20–24 in.
Average weight: 3–6 oz.
Did You Know?
Kestrels, unlike humans, are able to see ultraviolet light, which helps them track the urine trails of their prey.
Last updated: November 9, 2018