Mauritius Kestrel vs American Kestrel
Falco punctatus compared with Falco sparverius
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Mauritius Kestrel | American Kestrel |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Falco punctatus | Falco sparverius |
| Order | Falconiformes | Falconiformes |
| Family | Falconidae | Falconidae |
| Conservation Status | Endangered | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 35.9 cm (14.1 in) | 36.5 cm (14.4 in) |
| Weight | 173.25 g (6.11 oz) | 119.33333333333333 g (4.21 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 2-5 | 1-7 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Endangered
Mauritius Kestrel
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.