American Kestrel perched on bush, Torres del Paine, Chile

Estancia Laguna Amarga, Torres del Paine National Park, Última Esperanza Province, Magallanes and Chilean Antarctica Region, Chile (July 2025)

This image was taken during the Patagonian Pumas trip organised by Natures Images and led by Danny Green and Pablo Cersosimo (Wild South Photography).

Status is classified as Least Concern. For more information on this bird species see the following links:
American kestrel (Falco sparverius) / Wikipedia
American Kestrel Falco sparverius / Bird Forum
Cornell Lab of Ornithology / American Kestrel Falco sparverius

Shooting Time 12:58
Tv(Shutter Speed) 1/1600
Av(Aperture Value) 8.0
Exposure Compensation +1/3
ISO Speed 1600