Sooty Falcon vs American Kestrel
Falco concolor compared with Falco sparverius
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Sooty Falcon | American Kestrel |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Falco concolor | Falco sparverius |
| Order | Falconiformes | Falconiformes |
| Family | Falconidae | Falconidae |
| Conservation Status | Vulnerable | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 53.8 cm (21.2 in) | 36.5 cm (14.4 in) |
| Weight | 299.3333333333333 g (10.56 oz) | 119.33333333333333 g (4.21 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 1-4 | 1-7 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Shared Habitats
None
American Kestrel only
Conservation Status
Vulnerable
Sooty Falcon
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.