Reunion Kestrel vs Aplomado Falcon
Falco duboisi compared with Falco femoralis
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Reunion Kestrel | Aplomado Falcon |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Falco duboisi | Falco femoralis |
| Order | Falconiformes | Falconiformes |
| Family | Falconidae | Falconidae |
| Conservation Status | Extinct | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | — | 49.0 cm (19.3 in) |
| Weight | — | 328.25 g (11.58 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | -- | 2-4 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Extinct
Reunion Kestrel
Least Concern
Aplomado Falcon
About These Birds
Aplomado Falcon
The Aplomado Falcon is a slender, medium-sized falcon weighing around 328 grams with a wingspan of about 49 cm, found from the southwestern United States through South America. It hunts birds and insects in open grasslands, savannas, and marshes, often cooperating with its mate to flush and pursue prey. Its striking black-and-white facial pattern and rufous breast band make it one of the most elegant falcons of the Americas.