An American Kestrel (Falco sparverius) sitting atop a roadside sign on the auto tour loop in Ridgefield NWR. They are famous for their hover-hunting abilities, which they do more adeptly than any other raptor! When hovering, they scan the horizon for prey while remaining in the same precise airspace, allowing them uninterrupted focus.
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