Aplomado Falcon vs Wanderfalke
Falco femoralis verglichen mit Falco peregrinus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Merkmal | Aplomado Falcon | Wanderfalke |
|---|---|---|
| Wissenschaftlicher Name | Falco femoralis | Falco peregrinus |
| Ordnung | Falconiformes | Falconiformes |
| Familie | Falconidae | Falconidae |
| Erhaltungsstatus | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Länge | — | 43,0 cm (16.9 in) |
| Flügelspannweite | 49,0 cm (19.3 in) | 104,0 cm (40.9 in) |
| Gewicht | 328,25 g (11.58 oz) | 750,0 g (26.46 oz) |
| Ernährung | -- | Almost exclusively medium-sized birds caught in flight, including pigeons, doves, waterfowl, and songbirds. Hunts with … |
| Gelegegröße | 2-4 | 2-4 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Size Comparison
Habitat Comparison
Gemeinsame Lebensräume
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Wanderfalke only
Wanderfalke
Diverse habitats from tundra to tropics, typically near cliffs or tall structures. Increasingly found in cities nesting on skyscrapers and bridges.
Song & Call Comparison
Aplomado Falcon
Wanderfalke
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
Aplomado Falcon
Wanderfalke
One of the most widespread birds, found on every continent except Antarctica. Migratory populations travel vast distances between breeding and wintering grounds.
Erhaltungsstatus
Aplomado Falcon
Wanderfalke
How to Tell Them Apart
Aplomado Falcon
Wanderfalke
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
Aplomado Falcon
The Aplomado Falcon is a slender, medium-sized falcon weighing around 328 grams with a wingspan of about 49 cm, found from the southwestern United States through South America. It hunts birds and insects in open grasslands, savannas, and marshes, often cooperating with its mate to flush and pursue prey. Its striking black-and-white facial pattern and rufous breast band make it one of the most elegant falcons of the Americas.
Wanderfalke
Der Wanderfalke ist das schnellste Tier der Erde und erreicht bei seinem charakteristischen Sturzflug auf Beute Geschwindigkeiten von über 389 km/h. Wie der Weißkopfseeadler erlitt auch der Wanderfalke durch DDT dramatische Bestandseinbrüche, konnte sich jedoch dank intensiver Schutzprogramme erholen. Die Art hat sich bemerkenswert gut an städtische Lebensräume angepasst.