Javan Pipistrelle vs Lesser Kestrel

Pipistrellus javanicus compared with Falco naumanni

Key Differences

• Javan Pipistrelle is Least Concern while Lesser Kestrel is Not Evaluated.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Javan Pipistrelle	Lesser Kestrel
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Mammalia (Mammals)	Aves (Birds)
Order	Chiroptera (Bats)	Falconiformes (Falconiformes)
Family	Vespertilionidae	Falconidae
Genus	Pipistrellus	Falco
Species	Pipistrellus javanicus	Falco naumanni

Evolutionary Relationship

Javan Pipistrelle and Lesser Kestrel share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (Chordates)

Conservation Status

Javan Pipistrelle

LC — Least Concern

Lesser Kestrel

NE — Not Evaluated

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Javan Pipistrelle	Lesser Kestrel
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Javan Pipistrelle

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Lesser Kestrel

Habitat

Typically found in various aerial, terrestrial, and aquatic environments.

Range

Found across Asia (Taiwan) and Europe (5 countries).