African Hobby vs Bat Falcon

Falco cuvierii comparado com Falco rufigularis

Side-by-Side Comparison

Atributo African Hobby Bat Falcon
Nome científico Falco cuvierii Falco rufigularis
Ordem Falconiformes Falconiformes
Família Falconidae Falconidae
Estado de conservação Least Concern Least Concern
Comprimento
Envergadura 45,3 cm (17.8 in) 39,8 cm (15.7 in)
Peso 178,25 g (6.29 oz) 169,25 g (5.97 oz)
Dieta -- --
Tamanho da postura 2-4 2-4
Population Trend

Habitat Comparison

Habitats partilhados

African Hobby only

Nenhum

Bat Falcon only

Nenhum

Estado de conservação

Least Concern

African Hobby

Least Concern

Bat Falcon

About These Birds

African Hobby

The African Hobby is a compact falcon of the Falconidae family, sporting a wingspan of about 45 cm. It is an agile aerial hunter found across sub-Saharan Africa, pursuing insects and small birds with swift, dashing flight.

Bat Falcon

The Bat Falcon is a compact, fast-flying falcon found from Mexico through Central and South America to Argentina. It has slate-black upperparts, a rufous breast and belly, and a distinctive white throat patch. As its name suggests, it specializes in hunting bats at dusk, as well as swifts, swallows, and large insects caught in aerial pursuit.

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