American Kestrel vs Merlin
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
Merlin
0.33 m
| American Kestrel | Merlin | |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 80–165 g | 0.125–0.3 kg |
| Length | 22–31 cm | 24–33 cm |
| Wingspan | 51–61 cm | 50–69 cm |
| Top Speed | 63 km/h | 50 km/h |
| Lifespan | 5–17 yrs | 5–12 yrs |
| Incubation | 30 days | 30 days |
| Offspring | 3–7 | 3–6 |
| 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, Taiga, Forest, Wetland, Coast, Heathland, Grassland, Farmland, Mountain |
| Regions | North America, South America | Nordics, Europe, Asia, North America, Antarctica |
| Family | Falconidae | Falconidae |
| Order | Falconiformes | Falconiformes |