Bat Falcon vs American Kestrel
Falco rufigularis comparado com Falco sparverius
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Atributo | Bat Falcon | American Kestrel |
|---|---|---|
| Nome científico | Falco rufigularis | Falco sparverius |
| Ordem | Falconiformes | Falconiformes |
| Família | Falconidae | Falconidae |
| Estado de conservação | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Comprimento | — | — |
| Envergadura | 39,8 cm (15.7 in) | 36,5 cm (14.4 in) |
| Peso | 169,25 g (5.97 oz) | 119,33333333333333 g (4.21 oz) |
| Dieta | -- | -- |
| Tamanho da postura | 2-4 | 1-7 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Estado de conservação
Least Concern
Bat Falcon
Least Concern
American Kestrel
About These Birds
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.
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.