2023年3月15日 · Kestrels hover by facing the wind and making controlled movements of their wings and tails to keep them stationary relative to the ground. These birds can remain seemingly motionless in a breeze but will flap their wings quite rapidly to achieve the same result on a …

2024年2月18日 · Kestrels hover by rapidly beating wings forward and backward, while hummingbirds hover via symmetrical figure-eight wing movements in a horizontal plane. The kestrel’s wing motion maximizes downward thrust and lift production.

2020年6月22日 · Like a giant, slow-motion hummingbird, kestrels can hover over a field. They catch the wind, flap their wings, and work their long tails to stay perfectly steady as they home in on their prey. American Kestrels have a varied diet, from voles and mice to small snakes, lizards, and frogs to grasshoppers, beetles, butterflies, and dragonflies.

2025年1月4日 · If you spot a medium-sized brown bird hovering near a roadside, it’s likely a common kestrel. Commonly called the “windhover,” the kestrel’s ability to hover motionless while pinpointing prey is a unique trait among birds of prey.

2024年8月9日 · Kestrels have been trained to fly inside a wind tunnel to reveal how they can hover in turbulent winds while keeping their heads almost perfectly still.

2024年9月7日 · Hovering: Kestrels can hover mid-air with keen precision while scrutinizing the ground for movement. This technique allows them to pinpoint insects, small mammals, or birds.

2023年12月4日 · As the data shows, the American kestrel is exceptionally adept at using its natural hovering adaptations to maintain lift for prolonged periods compared to related hawks. With training, it can hover for up to 60 times longer than its typical hover duration!

2023年7月16日 · The kestrel is a stunning and remarkable raptor. In this blog I explain why it is also the perfect predator to point your lens at.

2015年1月20日 · The American Kestrel is the smallest falcon found in North America weighing at less than 6 ounces and only around 7-10 inches long. It is also one of the most beautiful raptors and a great subject for bird photographers.