Based on 1,988 research-grade iNaturalist observations in Utah, American Kestrel is most often recorded in January; in Utah it behaves like a year-round resident. It ranks #19 among birds recorded in the state in our data.
Falco sparverius
American Kestrel in Utah by month
Bars show research-grade observations per month. They mix true seasonality with how often people are outdoors, so treat small numbers with caution.
Also seen in Utah in January
Places to look in Utah
Dead Horse Point State Park
Goosenecks State Park
Goblin Valley State Park
Dixie National Forest
State ParkCoral Pink Sand Dunes State Park
Kodachrome Basin State Park
FAQ
When does American Kestrel appear in Utah?
Mainly December–November, with the most records in January.
How common is American Kestrel in Utah?
It ranks #19 by number of iNaturalist observations among birds in Utah (1,988 records in our sample).




