By the time young American Kestrels fledge, they already possess the plumage dimorphism of adults: the slightly smaller male on the left with the blue-gray shoulders and spotted breast; and the female on the right with barring across the back and a streaked breast.
American Kestrel
Country United States
State Connecticut
Location Horsebarn Hill, Storrs, Connecticut
Gender Both Male and Female (in same image)
Age Adult
- Created Timestamp01/01/1970 00:00:00
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Great shot of both the male and female Kestrels. Thanks for pointing out the differences – I didn’t know that before.
Crisp and beautiful foto!