Common Nightingale vs Peregrine Falcon
Luscinia megarhynchos 比較対象 Falco peregrinus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| 属性 | Common Nightingale | Peregrine Falcon |
|---|---|---|
| 学名 | Luscinia megarhynchos | Falco peregrinus |
| 目 | Passeriformes | Falconiformes |
| 科 | Muscicapidae | Falconidae |
| 保全状況 | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| 体長 | 16.5 cm (6.5 in) | 43.0 cm (16.9 in) |
| 翼開長 | 25.0 cm (9.8 in) | 104.0 cm (40.9 in) |
| 体重 | 21.0 g (0.74 oz) | 750.0 g (26.46 oz) |
| 食性 | Insects and larvae, supplemented with berries in autumn. Forages on or near the ground in … | Almost exclusively medium-sized birds caught in flight, including pigeons, doves, waterfowl, and songbirds. Hunts with … |
| 一腹卵数 | 4-5 | 2-4 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Size Comparison
Habitat Comparison
共通生息地
Common Nightingale only
Peregrine Falcon only
Common Nightingale
Dense thickets, scrub, and undergrowth in deciduous woodland. Prefers areas with thick ground cover near water.
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
Common Nightingale
Considered Europe's finest songster: an extraordinarily rich, loud, flute-like melody of bubbling trills, slow whistles, and a distinctive crescendo 'lu-lu-lu'. Sings day and night.
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
Common Nightingale
Breeds in Europe and western Asia. Winters in sub-Saharan Africa. A long-distance migrant crossing the Sahara.
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
Common Nightingale
Peregrine Falcon
How to Tell Them Apart
Common Nightingale
Plain warm brown upperparts with a rufous-chestnut tail. Pale greyish-white underparts. Unremarkable appearance belies its remarkable voice.
Thin, pointed, dark brown bill
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
Common Nightingale
サヨナキドリ（Luscinia megarhynchos）— ヨーロッパ・中央アジアに分布し、アフリカで越冬する。夜間にも聴こえる複雑で豊かな歌声で知られる。
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。