Lanner Falcon vs Peregrine Falcon
Falco biarmicus مقارنةً بـ Falco peregrinus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| السمة | Lanner Falcon | Peregrine Falcon |
|---|---|---|
| الاسم العلمي | Falco biarmicus | Falco peregrinus |
| الرتبة | Falconiformes | Falconiformes |
| الفصيلة | Falconidae | Falconidae |
| حالة الحفاظ | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| الطول | — | 43,0 cm (16.9 in) |
| طول الجناح | 66,2 cm (26.1 in) | 104,0 cm (40.9 in) |
| الوزن | 657,5 g (23.19 oz) | 750,0 g (26.46 oz) |
| النظام الغذائي | -- | Almost exclusively medium-sized birds caught in flight, including pigeons, doves, waterfowl, and songbirds. Hunts with … |
| عدد البيض في الوضع | 2-5 | 2-4 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Size Comparison
Habitat Comparison
الموائل المشتركة
Lanner Falcon only
Peregrine Falcon only
Peregrine Falcon
Diverse habitats from tundra to tropics, typically near cliffs or tall structures. Increasingly found in cities nesting on skyscrapers and bridges.
Song & Call Comparison
Lanner Falcon
Peregrine Falcon
A harsh, wailing 'kak-kak-kak-kak' repeated rapidly in defense of the nest. Alarm call is a long screaming 'raaak'. Mostly silent away from breeding sites.
Geographic Range & Migration
Lanner Falcon
Peregrine Falcon
One of the most widespread birds, found on every continent except Antarctica. Migratory populations travel vast distances between breeding and wintering grounds.
حالة الحفاظ
Lanner Falcon
Peregrine Falcon
How to Tell Them Apart
Lanner Falcon
Peregrine Falcon
Blue-grey upperparts with barred white underparts. A distinctive black moustachial stripe contrasts with the white throat and cheeks.
Short, notched blue-grey bill with a yellow cere
About These Birds
Peregrine Falcon
The peregrine falcon is the fastest animal on Earth, reaching speeds over 389 km/h during its characteristic hunting stoop. Like the bald eagle, peregrines suffered dramatic declines from DDT but have recovered through intensive conservation programs. They have adapted remarkably well to urban environments.