American Kestrel vs Black-thighed Falconet
Falco sparverius compared with Microhierax fringillarius
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | American Kestrel | Black-thighed Falconet |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Falco sparverius | Microhierax fringillarius |
| Order | Falconiformes | Falconiformes |
| Family | Falconidae | Falconidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 36.5 cm (14.4 in) | 18.3 cm (7.2 in) |
| Weight | 119.33333333333333 g (4.21 oz) | 43.225 g (1.52 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 1-7 | 2-5 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
American Kestrel
Least Concern
Black-thighed Falconet
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.