Peregrine Falcon vs White-throated Caracara

Falco peregrinus مقارنةً بـ Phalcoboenus albogularis

Side-by-Side Comparison

السمة Peregrine Falcon White-throated Caracara
الاسم العلمي Falco peregrinus Phalcoboenus albogularis
الرتبة Falconiformes Falconiformes
الفصيلة Falconidae Falconidae
حالة الحفاظ Least Concern Least Concern
الطول 43,0 cm (16.9 in)
طول الجناح 104,0 cm (40.9 in) 75,4 cm (29.7 in)
الوزن 750,0 g (26.46 oz) 791,0 g (27.90 oz)
النظام الغذائي Almost exclusively medium-sized birds caught in flight, including pigeons, doves, waterfowl, and songbirds. Hunts with … --
عدد البيض في الوضع 2-4 2-3
Population Trend

Size Comparison

Body Length
Peregrine Falcon 43,0 cm
White-throated Caracara
طول الجناح
Peregrine Falcon 104,0 cm
White-throated Caracara 75,4 cm
الوزن
Peregrine Falcon 750,0 g
White-throated Caracara 791,0 g

Habitat Comparison

الموائل المشتركة

Peregrine Falcon only

White-throated Caracara 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

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.

White-throated Caracara

Geographic Range & Migration

Peregrine Falcon

One of the most widespread birds, found on every continent except Antarctica. Migratory populations travel vast distances between breeding and wintering grounds.

White-throated Caracara

حالة الحفاظ

Least Concern

Peregrine Falcon

Least Concern

White-throated Caracara

How to Tell Them Apart

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

White-throated Caracara

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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