Amur Falcon vs African Pygmy-falcon
Falco amurensis compared with Polihierax semitorquatus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Amur Falcon | African Pygmy-falcon |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Falco amurensis | Polihierax semitorquatus |
| Order | Falconiformes | Falconiformes |
| Family | Falconidae | Falconidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 46.8 cm (18.4 in) | 23.1 cm (9.1 in) |
| Weight | 137.75 g (4.86 oz) | 60.7 g (2.14 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 2-6 | 2-4 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Amur Falcon
Least Concern
African Pygmy-falcon
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.
African Pygmy-falcon
The African Pygmy-falcon is one of Africa's smallest raptors, with a wingspan of about 23 cm and a weight of around 61 g. It inhabits dry savannas and thornbush, often nesting in the large communal nests of weaver birds, and hunts lizards and large insects.