African Penguin vs Peregrine Falcon
Spheniscus demersus 比較対象 Falco peregrinus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| 属性 | African Penguin | Peregrine Falcon |
|---|---|---|
| 学名 | Spheniscus demersus | Falco peregrinus |
| 目 | Sphenisciformes | Falconiformes |
| 科 | Spheniscidae | Falconidae |
| 保全状況 | Endangered | Least Concern |
| 体長 | 60.0 cm (23.6 in) | 43.0 cm (16.9 in) |
| 翼開長 | 42.0 cm (16.5 in) | 104.0 cm (40.9 in) |
| 体重 | 3100.0 g (109.35 oz) | 750.0 g (26.46 oz) |
| 食性 | Small schooling fish, especially sardines and anchovies. Forages within 40 km of the colony, diving … | Almost exclusively medium-sized birds caught in flight, including pigeons, doves, waterfowl, and songbirds. Hunts with … |
| 一腹卵数 | 2 | 2-4 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Size Comparison
Habitat Comparison
African Penguin
Rocky coastlines and offshore islands of southern Africa. Nests in burrows, under boulders, or in surface scrapes.
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
African Penguin
A loud, donkey-like braying 'waaah-waaah' — hence its nickname 'jackass penguin'. Also gives softer grunts and contact calls at the colony. Highly vocal on breeding beaches.
Peregrine Falcon
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
African Penguin
Coastal southwestern Africa from Namibia to Port Elizabeth, South Africa. The only penguin species breeding in Africa.
Peregrine Falcon
One of the most widespread birds, found on every continent except Antarctica. Migratory populations travel vast distances between breeding and wintering grounds.
保全状況
African Penguin
Peregrine Falcon
How to Tell Them Apart
African Penguin
Black upperparts and white underparts with a distinctive black horseshoe-shaped band across the breast. Pink patches of bare skin above the eyes help with thermoregulation.
Sturdy, pointed, black bill with a grey band near the tip
Peregrine Falcon
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
African Penguin
南アフリカ西部沿岸とその島嶼に生息するペンギン（体長60〜70cm）。黒い背中と白い腹に黒い縦縞、眼上部のピンクの皮膚が特徴的。Spheniscus demersus（アフリカペンギン）はロバのような「ブレイヤー」という鳴き声から「ジャッカスペンギン」とも呼ばれる。過去1世紀で個体数が97%以上減少し、絶滅危惧種に指定されている。Spheniscidae科。
Peregrine Falcon
世界最速の動物として知られるハヤブサで、急降下時には時速320キロメートルを超えることがある。南極を除く全大陸に生息し、都市部での繁殖も増加している。