Merlin vs American Kestrel
Falco columbarius verglichen mit Falco sparverius
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Merkmal | Merlin | American Kestrel |
|---|---|---|
| Wissenschaftlicher Name | Falco columbarius | Falco sparverius |
| Ordnung | Falconiformes | Falconiformes |
| Familie | Falconidae | Falconidae |
| Erhaltungsstatus | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Länge | — | — |
| Flügelspannweite | 39,9 cm (15.7 in) | 36,5 cm (14.4 in) |
| Gewicht | 193,0 g (6.81 oz) | 119,33333333333333 g (4.21 oz) |
| Ernährung | -- | -- |
| Gelegegröße | 3-6 | 1-7 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Gemeinsame Lebensräume
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Merlin only
American Kestrel only
Erhaltungsstatus
Least Concern
Merlin
Least Concern
American Kestrel
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.