Southeastern American Kestrel

Report Southeastern American Kestrel Sightings

Have you observed a Southeastern American Kestrel in Florida? Please report your sighting to the FWC Rare Upland Bird Sightings online registry. Your report will help FWC researchers and conservation biologists locate rare birds across the state.

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The Southeastern American Kestrel (Falco sparverius paulus) is a non-migratory subspecies of kestrel found in open pine savannahs, sandhills, prairies, and pastures in Florida and the southeastern United States. It is listed as threatened in Florida due to a decline in nesting and foraging habitat. Learn how biologists are using nest box programs to increase populations of this rare bird.

Southeastern American Kestrel Research at FWRI

Florida’s smallest falcon, the imperiled Southeastern American Kestrel, is the focus of new research by FWRI scientists. They’re conducting the first study to measure how much space adult kestrels need during the breeding season.

About the Species

How to Identify

Nest Boxes for Kestrels

A wooden nest box is attached to a tree.

Publications

Two FWC researchers are attaching a transmitter to a bird.

Additional Information

Flickr Photo Set: Southeastern American Kestrel
View photos of the Southeastern American Kestrel in this photo set on Flickr.