AnAge entry for Falco sparverius

Classification (HAGRID: 00555)

Taxonomy
Kingdom: Animalia
    Phylum: Chordata
        Class: Aves (Taxon entry)
            Order: Falconiformes
                Family: Falconidae
                    Genus: Falco
Species
Falco sparverius
Common name
American kestrel

Lifespan, ageing, and relevant traits

Maximum longevity
17 years (captivity)
Source
ref. 444
Sample size
Medium
Data quality
Acceptable
Observations

In captivity, these animals live about 5 years compared to little over 1 year in the wild. The maximum longevity reported in the wild is 9.8 years [0437]. There is also anecdotal evidence suggesting one animal was alive at age 17 [0444].

Life history traits (averages)

No information is available on life history. Please contact us if you wish to suggest or contribute data.

Metabolism

No information on metabolism is available.

References

External Resources

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ITIS 175622
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Taxonomy ID 56350
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