Merlin vs Barred Forest-falcon
Falco columbarius comparado con Micrastur ruficollis
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Atributo | Merlin | Barred Forest-falcon |
|---|---|---|
| Nombre científico | Falco columbarius | Micrastur ruficollis |
| Orden | Falconiformes | Falconiformes |
| Familia | Falconidae | Falconidae |
| Estado de conservación | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Longitud | — | — |
| Envergadura | 39,9 cm (15.7 in) | 33,4 cm (13.1 in) |
| Peso | 193,0 g (6.81 oz) | 206,16666666666666 g (7.27 oz) |
| Dieta | -- | -- |
| Tamaño de la puesta | 3-6 | 2.6 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Estado de conservación
Least Concern
Merlin
Least Concern
Barred Forest-falcon
About These Birds
Merlin
Esmerejón, 24-33 cm. Macho azul grisáceo con vientre rayado; hembra parda. El halcón más pequeño de Norteamérica y Europa. Cazador rápido de pequeñas aves. Preocupación menor.
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.