Falcons are the jets of the natural world.
The fastest of all birds of prey, falcons are unique in that they have the longest, sharpest wings and the quickest wing beat. Most have a rounded head, with a short beak and dark eyes. The colorful kestrel is the smallest of the falcons. The female is completely red, while the male has long, pointed bright blue wings and a red back. Kestrels can be found almost anywhere in North and South America and the West Indies.