The piping plovers received much attention in Chicago again, and it’s well deserved. The return of mating plovers is a continuing avian success story in an era in which shrinking habitats and ...

North America's smallest falcon, the American Kestrel (Falco sparverius), has declined across the continent since the 1970s, yet the causes continue to stump raptor biologists. A new study published ...

The American kestrel is usually found in close proximity to open fields, either perched on a snag or telephone wire or hovering in search of prey. The typical falcon-shaped wings are slim and pointed; ...

FRANKLIN - Danny Erickson of Wauwatosa reached into a 5-gallon bucket and used both hands to lift a portion of its contents into view. The technique wasn't required by weight. Erickson needed to ...

A male American Kestrel nestling with its recently attached VHF back-pack style transmitter n the Virginia Piedmont study area. Feathers cover all but the antenna. Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are ...

Although the publication presents data from only adult females, the project is now actively tracking males to compare movement behavior across sexes. Credit must be given to the creator. Only ...