American Kestrel vs Chimango Caracara
Falco sparverius compared with Phalcoboenus chimango
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | American Kestrel | Chimango Caracara |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Falco sparverius | Phalcoboenus chimango |
| Order | Falconiformes | Falconiformes |
| Family | Falconidae | Falconidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 36.5 cm (14.4 in) | 58.8 cm (23.1 in) |
| Weight | 119.33333333333333 g (4.21 oz) | 254.75 g (8.99 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 1-7 | 1-5 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Shared Habitats
American Kestrel only
Chimango Caracara only
Conservation Status
Least Concern
American Kestrel
Least Concern
Chimango 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.