Gyrfalcon vs African Pygmy-falcon
Falco rusticolus comparado com Polihierax semitorquatus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Atributo | Gyrfalcon | African Pygmy-falcon |
|---|---|---|
| Nome científico | Falco rusticolus | Polihierax semitorquatus |
| Ordem | Falconiformes | Falconiformes |
| Família | Falconidae | Falconidae |
| Estado de conservação | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Comprimento | — | — |
| Envergadura | 73,6 cm (29.0 in) | 23,1 cm (9.1 in) |
| Peso | 1325,0 g (46.74 oz) | 60,7 g (2.14 oz) |
| Dieta | -- | -- |
| Tamanho da postura | 2-7 | 2-4 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Estado de conservação
Least Concern
Gyrfalcon
Least Concern
African Pygmy-falcon
About These Birds
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.