American Kestrel vs Banded Kestrel
Falco sparverius в сравнении с Falco zoniventris
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Характеристика | American Kestrel | Banded Kestrel |
|---|---|---|
| Научное название | Falco sparverius | Falco zoniventris |
| Отряд | Falconiformes | Falconiformes |
| Семейство | Falconidae | Falconidae |
| Охранный статус | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Длина | — | — |
| Размах крыльев | 36,5 cm (14.4 in) | 43,8 cm (17.2 in) |
| Масса | 119,33333333333333 g (4.21 oz) | 198,0 g (6.98 oz) |
| Питание | -- | -- |
| Размер кладки | 1-7 | 3 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Охранный статус
Least Concern
American Kestrel
Least Concern
Banded 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.
Banded Kestrel
The Banded Kestrel is a medium-sized falcon of the family Falconidae endemic to Madagascar, where it inhabits forest and woodland. Weighing about 198g with a wingspan of 43.8cm, it has barred underparts that give it its name. It hunts insects, lizards, and small vertebrates from elevated perches.