Aplomado Falcon vs American Kestrel
Falco femoralis comparé à Falco sparverius
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribut | Aplomado Falcon | American Kestrel |
|---|---|---|
| Nom scientifique | Falco femoralis | Falco sparverius |
| Ordre | Falconiformes | Falconiformes |
| Famille | Falconidae | Falconidae |
| Statut de conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Longueur | — | — |
| Envergure | 49,0 cm (19.3 in) | 36,5 cm (14.4 in) |
| Poids | 328,25 g (11.58 oz) | 119,33333333333333 g (4.21 oz) |
| Régime alimentaire | -- | -- |
| Taille de la couvée | 2-4 | 1-7 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Statut de conservation
Aplomado Falcon
American Kestrel
About These Birds
Aplomado Falcon
The Aplomado Falcon is a slender, medium-sized falcon weighing around 328 grams with a wingspan of about 49 cm, found from the southwestern United States through South America. It hunts birds and insects in open grasslands, savannas, and marshes, often cooperating with its mate to flush and pursue prey. Its striking black-and-white facial pattern and rufous breast band make it one of the most elegant falcons of the Americas.
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.