Oriental Hobby vs Peregrine Falcon

Falco severus comparé à Falco peregrinus

Side-by-Side Comparison

Attribut Oriental Hobby Peregrine Falcon
Nom scientifique Falco severus Falco peregrinus
Ordre Falconiformes Falconiformes
Famille Falconidae Falconidae
Statut de conservation Least Concern Least Concern
Longueur 43,0 cm (16.9 in)
Envergure 43,5 cm (17.1 in) 104,0 cm (40.9 in)
Poids 204,66666666666666 g (7.22 oz) 750,0 g (26.46 oz)
Régime alimentaire -- Almost exclusively medium-sized birds caught in flight, including pigeons, doves, waterfowl, and songbirds. Hunts with …
Taille de la couvée 3-4 2-4
Population Trend

Size Comparison

Body Length
Oriental Hobby
Peregrine Falcon 43,0 cm
Envergure
Oriental Hobby 43,5 cm
Peregrine Falcon 104,0 cm
Poids
Oriental Hobby 204,66666666666666 g
Peregrine Falcon 750,0 g

Habitat Comparison

Habitats partagés

Oriental Hobby only

Peregrine Falcon only

Peregrine Falcon

Diverse habitats from tundra to tropics, typically near cliffs or tall structures. Increasingly found in cities nesting on skyscrapers and bridges.

Song & Call Comparison

Oriental Hobby

Peregrine Falcon

Chant

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

Oriental Hobby

Peregrine Falcon

One of the most widespread birds, found on every continent except Antarctica. Migratory populations travel vast distances between breeding and wintering grounds.

Statut de conservation

Least Concern

Oriental Hobby

Least Concern

Peregrine Falcon

How to Tell Them Apart

Oriental Hobby

Peregrine Falcon

Plumage

Blue-grey upperparts with barred white underparts. A distinctive black moustachial stripe contrasts with the white throat and cheeks.

Bec

Short, notched blue-grey bill with a yellow cere

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.

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