Merlin vs American Kestrel
Falco columbarius comparé à Falco sparverius
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribut | Merlin | American Kestrel |
|---|---|---|
| Nom scientifique | Falco columbarius | Falco sparverius |
| Ordre | Falconiformes | Falconiformes |
| Famille | Falconidae | Falconidae |
| Statut de conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Longueur | — | — |
| Envergure | 39,9 cm (15.7 in) | 36,5 cm (14.4 in) |
| Poids | 193,0 g (6.81 oz) | 119,33333333333333 g (4.21 oz) |
| Régime alimentaire | -- | -- |
| Taille de la couvée | 3-6 | 1-7 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Habitats partagés
Aucun(e)
Merlin only
American Kestrel only
Statut de conservation
Least Concern
Merlin
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.