Bat Falcon vs American Kestrel
Falco rufigularis comparé à Falco sparverius
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribut | Bat Falcon | American Kestrel |
|---|---|---|
| Nom scientifique | Falco rufigularis | Falco sparverius |
| Ordre | Falconiformes | Falconiformes |
| Famille | Falconidae | Falconidae |
| Statut de conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Longueur | — | — |
| Envergure | 39,8 cm (15.7 in) | 36,5 cm (14.4 in) |
| Poids | 169,25 g (5.97 oz) | 119,33333333333333 g (4.21 oz) |
| Régime alimentaire | -- | -- |
| Taille de la couvée | 2-4 | 1-7 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Statut de conservation
Least Concern
Bat Falcon
Least Concern
American Kestrel
About These Birds
Bat Falcon
The Bat Falcon is a compact, fast-flying falcon found from Mexico through Central and South America to Argentina. It has slate-black upperparts, a rufous breast and belly, and a distinctive white throat patch. As its name suggests, it specializes in hunting bats at dusk, as well as swifts, swallows, and large insects caught in aerial pursuit.
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.