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1 June 2011 American Kestrel (Falco sparverius) Attacks Red-Cockaded Woodpecker (Picoides borealis) Fledgling
Jessica Schillaci
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Abstract

A Falco sparverius (American Kestrel) was observed attacking and carrying away a Picoides borealis (Red-cockaded Woodpecker) fledgling during observations associated with a long-term monitoring program on Fort Bragg Military Installation, Fort Bragg, NC. The woodpecker was released in mid-air approximately 100 m from the site of the attack and fell to the ground, alive. It is unknown if the American kestrel returned to consume the fledgling, or if the fledgling survived the encounter.

Jessica Schillaci "American Kestrel (Falco sparverius) Attacks Red-Cockaded Woodpecker (Picoides borealis) Fledgling," Southeastern Naturalist 10(2), 378-380, (1 June 2011). https://doi.org/10.1656/058.010.0218
Published: 1 June 2011
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