Dean M. Chriss
Photography
Color Coordinated Kestrel

Color Coordinated Kestrel

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The bird shown in this photograph is an American Kestrel, the smallest falcon in North America. These birds often search for small prey on the ground from a vantage point high in a tree, or by hovering high above the ground, though a few actually catch prey on the wing. The white background in this photograph comes from shooting against a relatively bright cloudy sky.