Crested Caracara vs American Kestrel
Caracara plancus compared with Falco sparverius
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Crested Caracara | American Kestrel |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Caracara plancus | Falco sparverius |
| Order | Falconiformes | Falconiformes |
| Family | Falconidae | Falconidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 75.7 cm (29.8 in) | 36.5 cm (14.4 in) |
| Weight | 1129.8333333333333 g (39.85 oz) | 119.33333333333333 g (4.21 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 1-4 | 1-7 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Crested Caracara
Least Concern
American Kestrel
About These Birds
American Kestrel
The American Kestrel is North America's smallest falcon, weighing about 119 g with a 36.5 cm wingspan, with strikingly patterned rufous and slate-blue plumage. It hovers over open fields and roadsides to spot grasshoppers, small rodents, and lizards before diving to strike.