Black Caracara vs African Hobby
Daptrius ater compared with Falco cuvierii
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Black Caracara | African Hobby |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Daptrius ater | Falco cuvierii |
| Order | Falconiformes | Falconiformes |
| Family | Falconidae | Falconidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 62.1 cm (24.4 in) | 45.3 cm (17.8 in) |
| Weight | 353.0 g (12.45 oz) | 178.25 g (6.29 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 2-3 | 2-4 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Black Caracara
Least Concern
African Hobby
About These Birds
Black Caracara
The Black Caracara is a medium-sized, all-black falcon relative of Amazonian and Guianan forests and riverine habitats, with a bare orange-red facial skin and white tail tip. It ranges widely across the Amazon Basin from Venezuela and the Guianas south to Bolivia and Brazil, inhabiting the edges of rivers, lakes, and flooded forests. It feeds on carrion, insects, fruit, and small vertebrates.
African Hobby
The African Hobby is a compact falcon of the Falconidae family, sporting a wingspan of about 45 cm. It is an agile aerial hunter found across sub-Saharan Africa, pursuing insects and small birds with swift, dashing flight.