American Kestrel vs Gyrfalcon
Two species side by side. The larger value in each row is highlighted.
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Size
American Kestrel
0.31 m
Human
1.75 m
Gyrfalcon
0.65 m
| American Kestrel | Gyrfalcon | |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 80–165 g | 0.8–2.1 kg |
| Length | 22–31 cm | 48–65 cm |
| Wingspan | 51–61 cm | 1.1–1.6 m |
| Top Speed | 63 km/h | 210 km/h |
| Lifespan | 5–17 yrs | 12–20 yrs |
| Incubation | 30 days | 35 days |
| Offspring | 3–7 | 2–5 |
| Diet | Carnivore | Carnivore |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Activity Pattern | Diurnal | Diurnal |
| Migration | Partial Migrant | Partial Migrant |
| Habitat | Grassland, Farmland, Desert, Woodland, Urban, Garden, Mountain | Tundra, Mountain, Rocky Cliffs, Coast, Taiga, arctic |
| Regions | North America, South America | Nordics, Europe, Asia, North America, Antarctica |
| Family | Falconidae | Falconidae |
| Order | Falconiformes | Falconiformes |