Barred Forest-falcon vs African Pygmy-falcon
Micrastur ruficollis compared with Polihierax semitorquatus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Barred Forest-falcon | African Pygmy-falcon |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Micrastur ruficollis | Polihierax semitorquatus |
| Order | Falconiformes | Falconiformes |
| Family | Falconidae | Falconidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 33.4 cm (13.1 in) | 23.1 cm (9.1 in) |
| Weight | 206.16666666666666 g (7.27 oz) | 60.7 g (2.14 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 2.6 | 2-4 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Shared Habitats
None
African Pygmy-falcon only
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Barred Forest-falcon
Least Concern
African Pygmy-falcon
About These Birds
Barred Forest-falcon
The Barred Forest-falcon is a small falcon of the family Falconidae found in tropical and subtropical forests from Mexico through South America. Weighing about 206.2g with a wingspan of 33.4cm, it has finely barred underparts and a short, rounded wing shape adapted for maneuvering through dense forest. It preys on lizards, small birds, and large insects.
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.