American Kestrel vs Banded Kestrel
Falco sparverius comparé à Falco zoniventris
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribut | American Kestrel | Banded Kestrel |
|---|---|---|
| Nom scientifique | Falco sparverius | Falco zoniventris |
| Ordre | Falconiformes | Falconiformes |
| Famille | Falconidae | Falconidae |
| Statut de conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Longueur | — | — |
| Envergure | 36,5 cm (14.4 in) | 43,8 cm (17.2 in) |
| Poids | 119,33333333333333 g (4.21 oz) | 198,0 g (6.98 oz) |
| Régime alimentaire | -- | -- |
| Taille de la couvée | 1-7 | 3 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Statut de conservation
Least Concern
American Kestrel
Least Concern
Banded 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.
Banded Kestrel
The Banded Kestrel is a medium-sized falcon of the family Falconidae endemic to Madagascar, where it inhabits forest and woodland. Weighing about 198g with a wingspan of 43.8cm, it has barred underparts that give it its name. It hunts insects, lizards, and small vertebrates from elevated perches.