American Kestrel vs Red-footed Falcon
Falco sparverius comparé à Falco vespertinus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribut | American Kestrel | Red-footed Falcon |
|---|---|---|
| Nom scientifique | Falco sparverius | Falco vespertinus |
| Ordre | Falconiformes | Falconiformes |
| Famille | Falconidae | Falconidae |
| Statut de conservation | Least Concern | Vulnerable |
| Longueur | — | — |
| Envergure | 36,5 cm (14.4 in) | 47,6 cm (18.7 in) |
| Poids | 119,33333333333333 g (4.21 oz) | 163,75 g (5.78 oz) |
| Régime alimentaire | -- | -- |
| Taille de la couvée | 1-7 | 1-5 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Statut de conservation
Least Concern
American Kestrel
Vulnerable
Red-footed Falcon
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.