Aplomado Falcon vs African Pygmy-falcon
Falco femoralis compared with Polihierax semitorquatus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Aplomado Falcon | African Pygmy-falcon |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Falco femoralis | Polihierax semitorquatus |
| Order | Falconiformes | Falconiformes |
| Family | Falconidae | Falconidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 49.0 cm (19.3 in) | 23.1 cm (9.1 in) |
| Weight | 328.25 g (11.58 oz) | 60.7 g (2.14 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 2-4 | 2-4 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Aplomado Falcon
African Pygmy-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.
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.