American Kestrel

Open edition: Museum-quality giclée print on matte fine art paper (acid-free). Vibrant, long-lasting archival inks. Artist’s digitally printed signature.

5×7” (13×18 cm) — 8×10” (20×25 cm)

8×10” (20×25 cm) — 12×16” (30×41 cm)

12×17” (30×43 cm) — 16×20” (41×51 cm)

16×20” (41×51 cm) — 18×24” (46×61 cm)

20×30” (51×76 cm) — 24×36” (61×91 cm)

Frame not included. Print includes a white border for flexible framing options.

Fits Standard Frames

Works with most stock frames (slight adjustment may be needed)

Border allows trimming to fit your frame perfectly

Edge-to-edge fit with many matted frames

Border Benefits

Extra paper for mounting tabs

Accommodates wider or taller matte windows

Shows clean paper edge instead of print edge for a polished look

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Seeing what others miss

American Kestrels detect ultraviolet light and spot prey from 100 feet away, tracking vole trails by following urine markers invisible to other predators. For those developing strategic clarity, this represents the ability to perceive patterns and opportunities that lie beyond ordinary observation.

Flexible strategy over rigid planning

American Kestrels thrive in deserts, grasslands, cities, and farmlands—adjusting hunting techniques and prey selection to match available resources. They nest in tree cavities, cliff crevices, or building ledges, shifting their diet seasonally between insects, mammals, and birds. This represents the capacity to succeed across changing conditions by modifying the approach rather than demanding perfect circumstances.

Timing over speed

Kestrels hover motionless while their wings beat rapidly—head perfectly still, scanning for movement below. They hold this position for extended periods, waiting for the precise moment to strike. This represents the principle that timing matters more than speed, and that observation often yields better results than rushing forward.

The American Kestrel inhabits open country across the Americas, from Alaska and northern Canada through Central America to Tierra del Fuego. They thrive in grasslands, deserts, agricultural areas, and urban edges—anywhere with open hunting grounds and elevated perches. Unlike many raptors that require wilderness, kestrels have adapted successfully to human-altered landscapes, often spotted on roadside wires and fence posts. They nest in cavities—abandoned woodpecker holes, natural tree hollows, or nest boxes—since they cannot excavate their own.

Common Name: American Kestrel
Scientific Name:Falco sparverius
Length: 22–31 cm (8.7–12.2 in)
Weight: 80–165 g (2.8–5.8 oz)
Wingspan: 51–61 cm (20.1–24.0 in)
Sexual Dimorphism: Males have blue-gray wings; females have rust-barred wings
Coloration: Rust back and tail, white to buff underparts with dark spots, distinctive facial markings with two black vertical stripes
Distinctive Features: Small size (the smallest North American falcon), long tail, pointed wings, frequent hovering behavior.

American Kestrels hunt primarily during daylight hours, using two distinct techniques: perch-hunting from elevated positions and their characteristic hovering flight. When hovering, they maintain a stationary position 10-50 feet above the ground, head perfectly still while scanning for movement below. Once prey is spotted, they drop rapidly in a controlled dive to capture it with their talons.

Their diet varies seasonally and by habitat, consisting primarily of large insects (grasshoppers, dragonflies, beetles), small mammals (voles, mice), small birds, and occasionally reptiles. They can adjust their hunting strategy based on prey availability, demonstrating remarkable behavioral flexibility.

American Kestrels are vocal raptors with several distinct calls. Their most common vocalization is a rapid, high-pitched "killy-killy-killy" or "klee-klee-klee"—the call featured on this artwork. They use this call during territorial disputes, courtship, and when alarmed. Males also produce a softer "whine" call during courtship feeding and pair bonding.

Kestrels form monogamous pairs during breeding season, with males performing aerial courtship displays. They are cavity nesters, utilizing natural tree holes, cliff crevices, or abandoned woodpecker cavities rather than building their own nests. Females typically lay 4-5 eggs, which both parents help incubate for about 30 days. Young fledge approximately 30 days after hatching but may remain dependent on parents for several additional weeks while learning to hunt.

The Flora Fauna Collection began in 2007 as an ongoing visual study of wildlife from around the world. Each piece captures both the essential form of a species and the unique character it embodies—celebrating natural beauty while revealing what makes each animal distinct.

Featured in British Vanity Fair, IDN Magazine, Dwell, Apartment Therapy, Design Milk, and Complex. The collection appeals to wildlife enthusiasts, design-focused collectors, and those who find personal meaning in the animals they choose to live with.

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