American Kestrel vs Black Falcon
Falco sparverius compared with Falco subniger
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | American Kestrel | Black Falcon |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Falco sparverius | Falco subniger |
| Order | Falconiformes | Falconiformes |
| Family | Falconidae | Falconidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 36.5 cm (14.4 in) | 75.0 cm (29.5 in) |
| Weight | 119.33333333333333 g (4.21 oz) | 725.25 g (25.58 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 1-7 | 1-5 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
American Kestrel
Least Concern
Black Falcon
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.
Black Falcon
The Black Falcon is a large, uniformly dark-brown to blackish raptor with a streamlined build and long, pointed wings adapted for high-speed aerial pursuit. It is endemic to Australia, inhabiting open plains, lightly timbered grasslands, and arid scrublands, particularly in the interior. It hunts birds and large insects with remarkable speed and agility, often taking prey in flight.