Oriental Hobby vs Peregrine Falcon

Falco severus مقارنةً بـ Falco peregrinus

Side-by-Side Comparison

السمة Oriental Hobby Peregrine Falcon
الاسم العلمي Falco severus Falco peregrinus
الرتبة Falconiformes Falconiformes
الفصيلة Falconidae Falconidae
حالة الحفاظ Least Concern Least Concern
الطول 43,0 cm (16.9 in)
طول الجناح 43,5 cm (17.1 in) 104,0 cm (40.9 in)
الوزن 204,66666666666666 g (7.22 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 3-4 2-4
Population Trend

Size Comparison

Body Length
Oriental Hobby
Peregrine Falcon 43,0 cm
طول الجناح
Oriental Hobby 43,5 cm
Peregrine Falcon 104,0 cm
الوزن
Oriental Hobby 204,66666666666666 g
Peregrine Falcon 750,0 g

Habitat Comparison

الموائل المشتركة

Oriental Hobby 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

Oriental Hobby

Peregrine Falcon

الغناء

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

Oriental Hobby

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

Least Concern

Oriental Hobby

Least Concern

Peregrine Falcon

How to Tell Them Apart

Oriental Hobby

Peregrine Falcon

الريش

Blue-grey upperparts with barred white underparts. A distinctive black moustachial stripe contrasts with the white throat and cheeks.

المنقار

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.

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