African Hobby vs American Kestrel
Falco cuvierii compared with Falco sparverius
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | African Hobby | American Kestrel |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Falco cuvierii | Falco sparverius |
| Order | Falconiformes | Falconiformes |
| Family | Falconidae | Falconidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 45.3 cm (17.8 in) | 36.5 cm (14.4 in) |
| Weight | 178.25 g (6.29 oz) | 119.33333333333333 g (4.21 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 2-4 | 1-7 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
African Hobby
Least Concern
American Kestrel
About These Birds
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.
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.