American kestrel
A small falcon native to the Americas; the name is a direct loan translation. Used in ornithological contexts.
The American kestrel is a small falcon commonly seen in North America.
Katakana spelling is standard for this bird name; usually written in kana.
Kanji spelling is rare and mainly used in specialized contexts; the katakana form is strongly preferred.
From アメリカ (America) + チョウゲンボウ (kestrel). The Japanese name is a direct translation of the English 'American kestrel'.