Peregrine Falcon vs Wilson's Bird-of-paradise
Falco peregrinus مقارنةً بـ Cicinnurus respublica
Side-by-Side Comparison
| السمة | Peregrine Falcon | Wilson's Bird-of-paradise |
|---|---|---|
| الاسم العلمي | Falco peregrinus | Cicinnurus respublica |
| الرتبة | Falconiformes | Passeriformes |
| الفصيلة | Falconidae | Paradisaeidae |
| حالة الحفاظ | Least Concern | Near Threatened |
| الطول | 43,0 cm (16.9 in) | 16,0 cm (6.3 in) |
| طول الجناح | 104,0 cm (40.9 in) | 19,0 cm (7.5 in) |
| الوزن | 750,0 g (26.46 oz) | 55,0 g (1.94 oz) |
| النظام الغذائي | Almost exclusively medium-sized birds caught in flight, including pigeons, doves, waterfowl, and songbirds. Hunts with … | Fruit and insects gleaned from the forest canopy and subcanopy. Particularly favors figs. |
| عدد البيض في الوضع | 2-4 | -- |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Size Comparison
Habitat Comparison
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Wilson's Bird-of-paradise only
Peregrine Falcon
Diverse habitats from tundra to tropics, typically near cliffs or tall structures. Increasingly found in cities nesting on skyscrapers and bridges.
Wilson's Bird-of-paradise
Lowland and hill forests on the small islands of Waigeo and Batanta in the Raja Ampat archipelago, Indonesia.
Song & Call Comparison
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.
Wilson's Bird-of-paradise
Male gives a harsh, nasal 'waah' or 'eeah' from display perch. Song is poorly documented in wild. Also produces mechanical rattling wing sounds during display flights.
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.
Wilson's Bird-of-paradise
Endemic to the islands of Waigeo and Batanta off the northwestern tip of New Guinea, Indonesia.
حالة الحفاظ
Peregrine Falcon
Wilson's Bird-of-paradise
How to Tell Them Apart
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
Wilson's Bird-of-paradise
Males have a brilliant red back, yellow nape, turquoise blue bare crown, and green breast shield. Violet-blue curled tail wires. Females are brownish with bare blue crown.
Short, slightly curved greyish bill
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.
Wilson's Bird-of-paradise
Wilson's bird-of-paradise is one of the most extraordinarily colored birds on Earth. Males meticulously clear a patch of forest floor as a display court, removing every leaf and twig. The species was virtually unknown to science until the late 20th century due to its restricted island range.