American Kestrel vs Striated Caracara
Falco sparverius comparé à Phalcoboenus australis
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribut | American Kestrel | Striated Caracara |
|---|---|---|
| Nom scientifique | Falco sparverius | Phalcoboenus australis |
| Ordre | Falconiformes | Falconiformes |
| Famille | Falconidae | Falconidae |
| Statut de conservation | Least Concern | Near Threatened |
| Longueur | — | — |
| Envergure | 36,5 cm (14.4 in) | 84,0 cm (33.1 in) |
| Poids | 119,33333333333333 g (4.21 oz) | 1187,0 g (41.87 oz) |
| Régime alimentaire | -- | -- |
| Taille de la couvée | 1-7 | 1-4 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Statut de conservation
Least Concern
American Kestrel
Near Threatened
Striated Caracara
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.