Merlin vs African Pygmy-falcon
Falco columbarius comparado con Polihierax semitorquatus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Atributo | Merlin | African Pygmy-falcon |
|---|---|---|
| Nombre científico | Falco columbarius | Polihierax semitorquatus |
| Orden | Falconiformes | Falconiformes |
| Familia | Falconidae | Falconidae |
| Estado de conservación | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Longitud | — | — |
| Envergadura | 39,9 cm (15.7 in) | 23,1 cm (9.1 in) |
| Peso | 193,0 g (6.81 oz) | 60,7 g (2.14 oz) |
| Dieta | -- | -- |
| Tamaño de la puesta | 3-6 | 2-4 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Estado de conservación
Least Concern
Merlin
Least Concern
African Pygmy-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.
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.