Gyrfalcon vs American Kestrel
Falco rusticolus compared with Falco sparverius
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Gyrfalcon | American Kestrel |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Falco rusticolus | Falco sparverius |
| Order | Falconiformes | Falconiformes |
| Family | Falconidae | Falconidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 73.6 cm (29.0 in) | 36.5 cm (14.4 in) |
| Weight | 1325.0 g (46.74 oz) | 119.33333333333333 g (4.21 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 2-7 | 1-7 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Gyrfalcon
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.