Merlin vs African Pygmy-falcon
Falco columbarius comparé à Polihierax semitorquatus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribut | Merlin | African Pygmy-falcon |
|---|---|---|
| Nom scientifique | Falco columbarius | Polihierax semitorquatus |
| Ordre | Falconiformes | Falconiformes |
| Famille | Falconidae | Falconidae |
| Statut de conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Longueur | — | — |
| Envergure | 39,9 cm (15.7 in) | 23,1 cm (9.1 in) |
| Poids | 193,0 g (6.81 oz) | 60,7 g (2.14 oz) |
| Régime alimentaire | -- | -- |
| Taille de la couvée | 3-6 | 2-4 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Statut de conservation
Least Concern
Merlin
Least Concern
African Pygmy-falcon
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.