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Sternum (Breast Bone) of the American Kestrel Falco sparverius (MCZ 337043)

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Phylogenic Position
Aves - Neognathae - Falconiformes - Falconidae - Falco - Falco sparverius
Species Description
The American Kestrel (Falco sparverius) is one of the smallest falcons in the United States. Found across the Americas, the American Kestrel can be located in parks, marshes, plains, suburbs, fields, along with a large variety of other habitats. The female has a body 9-10 inches in length and a wingspan of 21-24 inches. Not much different in size, the male has a body 8-10 inches in length and a wingspan of 20-22 inches. The main way to identify between the sexes is by the variation in feather color. Male wings are blueish-gray with black spots, whereas female wings are rufous with black stripes. Males and female have white undersides with black stripes, and a rufous tail. Female legs are yellow. Both sexes share a white head with a bluish-gray top along with two black, vertical facial marks on both sides of the head. The American Kestrel feeds on insects and vertebrates, including mice, dragonflies, lizards, grasshoppers, and other small birds. This bird breeds in holes of trees, crevices of cliffs, and cavities in rocks. An interesting feature of this kestrel is the three distinct vocalizations; the "klee" (excitement/upset), the "chitter" (male/female interaction), and the "whine" (courtship/feeding). Despite its fragility, small size and ability to metabolize quickly, this bird favored beginner falconers in the United States.
Specimen Information
Species	Falco sparverius (American Kestrel)
Element	Sternum (Breast Bone)
Specimen Number	MCZ 337043
Sex	Female
Location	Logan Airport, Boston, Suffolk County:MA:USA
Geological Age	Recent
Technical Information
Scanner	Konica Minolta Range7
Resolution	40 µm
Number of Data Points	261184
Number of Data Polygons	130610
Date Scanned	July 19, 2010
Scan Technician	Tiffany Medwid
Edited By	Ariana Masi
Photographs
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Other Falco sparverius (American Kestrel) Elements
Specimen	Element
MCZ 337043	Mandible (Jawbone )
MCZ 337043	Left Humerus (Left Upper Arm Bone)
MCZ 337043	Left Femur (Left Upper Leg Bone)
MCZ 337043	Right Femur (Right Femur)
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