Kestrels are also known as sparrow hawks. They are the smallest falcon in North America and are great for day time rodent control. They have a larger family group and are at no risk to domestic pets. They are more territorial so their nesting is a bit more limited although their appetite makes up for it.

Kestrels are cavity nesters. In urban environments they tend to nest in in-pruned palm trees. We see a lot of destroyed nesting when people prune their trees during nesting season. Kestrels also nest in saguaros, hollowed out trees, and also take well to man made nesting structures if installed a over 20ft. They prey on small birds, mice, lizards, and insects.