Eleonora's Falcon vs American Kestrel
Falco eleonorae compared with Falco sparverius
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Eleonora's Falcon | American Kestrel |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Falco eleonorae | Falco sparverius |
| Order | Falconiformes | Falconiformes |
| Family | Falconidae | Falconidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 62.4 cm (24.6 in) | 36.5 cm (14.4 in) |
| Weight | 388.3333333333333 g (13.70 oz) | 119.33333333333333 g (4.21 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 1-4 | 1-7 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Shared Habitats
Eleonora's Falcon only
American Kestrel only
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Eleonora's 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.