Banded Kestrel vs African Pygmy-falcon
Falco zoniventris comparé à Polihierax semitorquatus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribut | Banded Kestrel | African Pygmy-falcon |
|---|---|---|
| Nom scientifique | Falco zoniventris | Polihierax semitorquatus |
| Ordre | Falconiformes | Falconiformes |
| Famille | Falconidae | Falconidae |
| Statut de conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Longueur | — | — |
| Envergure | 43,8 cm (17.2 in) | 23,1 cm (9.1 in) |
| Poids | 198,0 g (6.98 oz) | 60,7 g (2.14 oz) |
| Régime alimentaire | -- | -- |
| Taille de la couvée | 3 | 2-4 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Statut de conservation
Least Concern
Banded Kestrel
Least Concern
African Pygmy-falcon
About These Birds
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.
African Pygmy-falcon
The African Pygmy-falcon is one of Africa's smallest raptors, with a wingspan of about 23 cm and a weight of around 61 g. It inhabits dry savannas and thornbush, often nesting in the large communal nests of weaver birds, and hunts lizards and large insects.