Do Birds Have Accents? The Case of American Kestrels and Their Latinx Cultural Connection

Did you know that Kestrels have accents that can tell us where they were raised? Kestrels, like Clarence, are small birds of prey that are found across North and Central America. Differences in the sounds of their calls can tell us where they were raised, and even information about their genetics! In Latin American cultures, kestrels are seen as symbols of good luck, healing, war and power. Indigenous groups also relied on kestrels to protect crops from bugs.