Common Kestrel vs Banded Kestrel
Falco tinnunculus مقارنةً بـ Falco zoniventris
Side-by-Side Comparison
| السمة | Common Kestrel | Banded Kestrel |
|---|---|---|
| الاسم العلمي | Falco tinnunculus | Falco zoniventris |
| الرتبة | Falconiformes | Falconiformes |
| الفصيلة | Falconidae | Falconidae |
| حالة الحفاظ | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| الطول | 34,0 cm (13.4 in) | — |
| طول الجناح | 74,0 cm (29.1 in) | 43,8 cm (17.2 in) |
| الوزن | 190,0 g (6.70 oz) | 198,0 g (6.98 oz) |
| النظام الغذائي | Primarily voles and mice, also lizards, large insects, and small birds. Hunts by hovering at … | -- |
| عدد البيض في الوضع | 1-7 | 3 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Size Comparison
Habitat Comparison
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Common Kestrel
Open country including farmland, grasslands, moorland, and urban areas. Common along motorways and in cities across Europe.
Song & Call Comparison
Common Kestrel
A shrill, repeated 'kee-kee-kee-kee' or 'kik-ik-ik', especially near nest. Alarm call is a nasal chattering. Generally less vocal than larger falcons. Calls ring clearly in open country.
Banded Kestrel
Geographic Range & Migration
Common Kestrel
Europe, Asia, and Africa. One of the most common and widespread raptors in the Old World.
Banded Kestrel
حالة الحفاظ
Common Kestrel
Banded Kestrel
How to Tell Them Apart
Common Kestrel
Males have a blue-grey head and tail with a rufous back spotted with black. Females are rufous-brown with heavy barring. Both have a dark moustachial stripe.
Short, hooked grey bill with a yellow cere
Banded Kestrel
About These Birds
Common Kestrel
The common kestrel is Europe's most abundant falcon, famous for its ability to hover motionless in the wind while scanning for prey. Research has shown kestrels can see ultraviolet light, allowing them to detect vole urine trails that reflect UV. The species has adapted remarkably well to urban environments.
Banded Kestrel
The Banded Kestrel is a medium-sized falcon of the family Falconidae endemic to Madagascar, where it inhabits forest and woodland. Weighing about 198g with a wingspan of 43.8cm, it has barred underparts that give it its name. It hunts insects, lizards, and small vertebrates from elevated perches.