Turmfalke vs Star
Falco tinnunculus verglichen mit Sturnus vulgaris
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Merkmal | Turmfalke | Star |
|---|---|---|
| Wissenschaftlicher Name | Falco tinnunculus | Sturnus vulgaris |
| Ordnung | Falconiformes | Passeriformes |
| Familie | Falconidae | Sturnidae |
| Erhaltungsstatus | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Länge | 34,0 cm (13.4 in) | 21,5 cm (8.5 in) |
| Flügelspannweite | 74,0 cm (29.1 in) | 37,0 cm (14.6 in) |
| Gewicht | 190,0 g (6.70 oz) | 78,0 g (2.75 oz) |
| Ernährung | Primarily voles and mice, also lizards, large insects, and small birds. Hunts by hovering at … | Omnivorous — insects and larvae (especially leatherjackets), earthworms, fruit, and seeds. Probes soil with open … |
| Gelegegröße | 1-7 | 4-7 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Size Comparison
Habitat Comparison
Turmfalke
Open country including farmland, grasslands, moorland, and urban areas. Common along motorways and in cities across Europe.
Star
Open countryside, farmland, parks, and urban areas. Forms enormous communal roosts in winter, especially in urban environments.
Song & Call Comparison
Turmfalke
A shrill, repeated 'kee-kee-kee-kee' or 'kik-ik-ik', especially near nest. Alarm call is a nasal chattering. Generally less vocal than larger falcons. Calls ring clearly in open country.
Star
A complex mimic: rattles, whistles, clicks, and squeaks mixed with imitations of other birds. Song is a continuous medley. Also gives harsh 'scheer' alarm and chattering.
Geographic Range & Migration
Turmfalke
Europe, Asia, and Africa. One of the most common and widespread raptors in the Old World.
Star
Native to Europe, western Asia, and North Africa. Introduced to North America, South Africa, Australia, and New Zealand.
Erhaltungsstatus
Turmfalke
Star
How to Tell Them Apart
Turmfalke
Males have a blue-grey head and tail with a rufous back spotted with black. Females are rufous-brown with heavy barring. Both have a dark moustachial stripe.
Short, hooked grey bill with a yellow cere
Star
Glossy black plumage with iridescent purple and green sheen in breeding season. Winter plumage shows white spotting. Short tail and pointed wings in flight.
Long, pointed bill — yellow in breeding season, dark in winter
About These Birds
Turmfalke
Der Turmfalke ist der häufigste Falke Europas und bekannt für seine Fähigkeit, bei der Jagd reglos im Wind zu rütteln, während er nach Beute Ausschau hält. Untersuchungen zeigen, dass Turmfalken ultraviolettes Licht sehen können und so die UV-reflektierenden Urinspuren von Wühlmäusen aufspüren. Die Art hat sich bemerkenswert gut an städtische Lebensräume angepasst.
Star
Der Star ist berühmt für seine Schwarmflüge – riesige, wirbelnde Verbände aus Tausenden Vögeln, die am winterlichen Himmel faszinierende Muster bilden. Als geschickter Imitator kann er andere Vogelrufe, Autoalarmanlagen und Handy-Klingeltöne nachahmen. In Nordamerika wurde er von einer Gruppe eingeführt, die jeden von Shakespeare erwähnten Vogel dort ansiedeln wollte.