Falco sparverius
Other Possible Names:
Sparrow Hawk
Identifying characteristics: smallest falcon in North America, only reaching about 12" tall, slate-gray colored wings and spotted breast and belly, rust-colored tail and back and two up and down (vertical) black stripes on face, short, hooked bill, white cheeks, a long tail and long, pointed wings, females have rust-colored wings and streaks on the breast