Soaring through the skies of Missouri is a bird of prey smaller than the rest, but one that still makes a mighty impact. The American kestrel is a small falcon that is more common in Missouri during ...

Jul. 13—If you're lucky enough to spot an American kestrel swooping over a field or perched on a telephone line, you might thank Steve Wheeler. For 50 years, Wheeler has played a key role in keeping ...

While most people have heard of falcons, here’s a definition: A bird of prey, with long pointed wings and a notched beak, typically catching prey by diving upon it from above. Six species in the ...