American Kestrel

Nest box Plan and Information

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American Kestrel
© Michael Hogan
Construction difficulty:
moderate

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Species in decline

This species is in decline in certain regions. You can put up a nest box to help if you live in the right region and habitat.

  • Declining
  • Not declining
Source: USGS

Nesting Range

American Kestrel Range Source: Birds of the World

Nesting Habitat

  • Grassland
  • Open Woodland
  • Town

Attach Nest Box To

  • Building
  • Post
  • Tree

Known Nesting Period

Not Nesting
Some Nesting Occurrence
Nesting in Most of Range
JAN
FEB
MAR
APR
MAY
JUN
JUL
AUG
SEP
OCT
NOV
DEC
Source: Birds of the World

Nest Box Placement

Nest Height:
10ft
30ft

10–30 feet

Minimum Spacing:

0.5 mile

Facing:

South or East

Nest Box Measurements

Entrance Hole:

3" x 4"

Depth:

17 3/8"

Width & Length:

9 5/8"

11 1/4"

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Helpful Tips

  • Mount box on lone trees in fields, on trees along edges of woodlots, and on farm buildings.

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Learn about American Kestrel here.