African Pygmy-falcon vs Spot-winged Falconet
Polihierax semitorquatus compared with Spiziapteryx circumcincta
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | African Pygmy-falcon | Spot-winged Falconet |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Polihierax semitorquatus | Spiziapteryx circumcincta |
| Order | Falconiformes | Falconiformes |
| Family | Falconidae | Falconidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 23.1 cm (9.1 in) | 32.0 cm (12.6 in) |
| Weight | 60.7 g (2.14 oz) | 181.66666666666666 g (6.41 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 2-4 | 2-4 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Shared Habitats
None
African Pygmy-falcon only
Conservation Status
Least Concern
African Pygmy-falcon
Least Concern
Spot-winged Falconet
About These Birds
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.