Wanderfalke vs Mountain Caracara
Falco peregrinus verglichen mit Phalcoboenus megalopterus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Merkmal | Wanderfalke | Mountain Caracara |
|---|---|---|
| Wissenschaftlicher Name | Falco peregrinus | Phalcoboenus megalopterus |
| Ordnung | Falconiformes | Falconiformes |
| Familie | Falconidae | Falconidae |
| Erhaltungsstatus | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Länge | 43,0 cm (16.9 in) | — |
| Flügelspannweite | 104,0 cm (40.9 in) | 74,4 cm (29.3 in) |
| Gewicht | 750,0 g (26.46 oz) | 790,0 g (27.87 oz) |
| Ernährung | Almost exclusively medium-sized birds caught in flight, including pigeons, doves, waterfowl, and songbirds. Hunts with … | -- |
| Gelegegröße | 2-4 | 2-3 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Size Comparison
Habitat Comparison
Gemeinsame Lebensräume
Wanderfalke only
Mountain Caracara only
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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
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.
Mountain Caracara
Geographic Range & Migration
Wanderfalke
One of the most widespread birds, found on every continent except Antarctica. Migratory populations travel vast distances between breeding and wintering grounds.
Mountain Caracara
Erhaltungsstatus
Wanderfalke
Mountain Caracara
How to Tell Them Apart
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
Mountain Caracara
About These Birds
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.