Bat Falcon vs African Pygmy-falcon
Falco rufigularis compared with Polihierax semitorquatus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Bat Falcon | African Pygmy-falcon |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Falco rufigularis | Polihierax semitorquatus |
| Order | Falconiformes | Falconiformes |
| Family | Falconidae | Falconidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 39.8 cm (15.7 in) | 23.1 cm (9.1 in) |
| Weight | 169.25 g (5.97 oz) | 60.7 g (2.14 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 2-4 | 2-4 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Bat Falcon
Least Concern
African Pygmy-falcon
About These Birds
Bat Falcon
The Bat Falcon is a compact, fast-flying falcon found from Mexico through Central and South America to Argentina. It has slate-black upperparts, a rufous breast and belly, and a distinctive white throat patch. As its name suggests, it specializes in hunting bats at dusk, as well as swifts, swallows, and large insects caught in aerial pursuit.
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.