American Kestrel vs Red-throated Caracara
Falco sparverius compared with Ibycter americanus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | American Kestrel | Red-throated Caracara |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Falco sparverius | Ibycter americanus |
| Order | Falconiformes | Falconiformes |
| Family | Falconidae | Falconidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 36.5 cm (14.4 in) | 72.0 cm (28.3 in) |
| Weight | 119.33333333333333 g (4.21 oz) | 595.0 g (20.99 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 1-7 | 1-3 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
American Kestrel
Least Concern
Red-throated Caracara
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.