Amur Falcon vs American Kestrel
Falco amurensis compared with Falco sparverius
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Amur Falcon | American Kestrel |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Falco amurensis | Falco sparverius |
| Order | Falconiformes | Falconiformes |
| Family | Falconidae | Falconidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 46.8 cm (18.4 in) | 36.5 cm (14.4 in) |
| Weight | 137.75 g (4.86 oz) | 119.33333333333333 g (4.21 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 2-6 | 1-7 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Amur Falcon
Least Concern
American Kestrel
About These Birds
Amur Falcon
The Amur Falcon is a slender migratory raptor with a 46.8 cm wingspan and weighing around 138 grams. It breeds in eastern Asia and undertakes one of the longest migrations of any falcon, wintering in southern Africa. It feeds largely on insects caught on the wing.
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.