Merlin vs American Kestrel
Falco columbarius comparado com Falco sparverius
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Atributo | Merlin | American Kestrel |
|---|---|---|
| Nome científico | Falco columbarius | Falco sparverius |
| Ordem | Falconiformes | Falconiformes |
| Família | Falconidae | Falconidae |
| Estado de conservação | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Comprimento | — | — |
| Envergadura | 39,9 cm (15.7 in) | 36,5 cm (14.4 in) |
| Peso | 193,0 g (6.81 oz) | 119,33333333333333 g (4.21 oz) |
| Dieta | -- | -- |
| Tamanho da postura | 3-6 | 1-7 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Habitats partilhados
Nenhum
Merlin only
American Kestrel only
Estado de conservação
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.