Gyrfalcon vs African Pygmy-falcon

Falco rusticolus в сравнении с Polihierax semitorquatus

Side-by-Side Comparison

Характеристика Gyrfalcon African Pygmy-falcon
Научное название Falco rusticolus Polihierax semitorquatus
Отряд Falconiformes Falconiformes
Семейство Falconidae Falconidae
Охранный статус Least Concern Least Concern
Длина
Размах крыльев 73,6 cm (29.0 in) 23,1 cm (9.1 in)
Масса 1325,0 g (46.74 oz) 60,7 g (2.14 oz)
Питание -- --
Размер кладки 2-7 2-4
Population Trend

Habitat Comparison

Общие среды обитания

Gyrfalcon only

African Pygmy-falcon only

Нет

Охранный статус

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.

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