Common Kestrel vs Wilson's Bird-of-paradise
Falco tinnunculus comparé à Cicinnurus respublica
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribut | Common Kestrel | Wilson's Bird-of-paradise |
|---|---|---|
| Nom scientifique | Falco tinnunculus | Cicinnurus respublica |
| Ordre | Falconiformes | Passeriformes |
| Famille | Falconidae | Paradisaeidae |
| Statut de conservation | Least Concern | Near Threatened |
| Longueur | 34,0 cm (13.4 in) | 16,0 cm (6.3 in) |
| Envergure | 74,0 cm (29.1 in) | 19,0 cm (7.5 in) |
| Poids | 190,0 g (6.70 oz) | 55,0 g (1.94 oz) |
| Régime alimentaire | Primarily voles and mice, also lizards, large insects, and small birds. Hunts by hovering at … | Fruit and insects gleaned from the forest canopy and subcanopy. Particularly favors figs. |
| Taille de la couvée | 1-7 | -- |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Size Comparison
Habitat Comparison
Habitats partagés
Aucun(e)
Common Kestrel only
Wilson's Bird-of-paradise only
Common Kestrel
Open country including farmland, grasslands, moorland, and urban areas. Common along motorways and in cities across Europe.
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
Common Kestrel
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.
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
Common Kestrel
Europe, Asia, and Africa. One of the most common and widespread raptors in the Old World.
Wilson's Bird-of-paradise
Endemic to the islands of Waigeo and Batanta off the northwestern tip of New Guinea, Indonesia.
Statut de conservation
Common Kestrel
Wilson's Bird-of-paradise
How to Tell Them Apart
Common Kestrel
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
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
Common Kestrel
The common kestrel is Europe's most abundant falcon, famous for its ability to hover motionless in the wind while scanning for prey. Research has shown kestrels can see ultraviolet light, allowing them to detect vole urine trails that reflect UV. The species has 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.