Prairie Falcon vs American Kestrel
Falco mexicanus comparé à Falco sparverius
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribut | Prairie Falcon | American Kestrel |
|---|---|---|
| Nom scientifique | Falco mexicanus | Falco sparverius |
| Ordre | Falconiformes | Falconiformes |
| Famille | Falconidae | Falconidae |
| Statut de conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Longueur | — | — |
| Envergure | 65,0 cm (25.6 in) | 36,5 cm (14.4 in) |
| Poids | 762,3333333333334 g (26.89 oz) | 119,33333333333333 g (4.21 oz) |
| Régime alimentaire | -- | -- |
| Taille de la couvée | 3-6 | 1-7 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Statut de conservation
Least Concern
Prairie Falcon
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.