European Bee-eater vs Peregrine Falcon
Merops apiaster 比較対象 Falco peregrinus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| 属性 | European Bee-eater | Peregrine Falcon |
|---|---|---|
| 学名 | Merops apiaster | Falco peregrinus |
| 目 | Coraciiformes | Falconiformes |
| 科 | Meropidae | Falconidae |
| 保全状況 | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| 体長 | 28.0 cm (11.0 in) | 43.0 cm (16.9 in) |
| 翼開長 | 38.0 cm (15.0 in) | 104.0 cm (40.9 in) |
| 体重 | 56.0 g (1.98 oz) | 750.0 g (26.46 oz) |
| 食性 | Primarily bees, wasps, and hornets caught in flight. Removes stingers by beating prey against a … | Almost exclusively medium-sized birds caught in flight, including pigeons, doves, waterfowl, and songbirds. Hunts with … |
| 一腹卵数 | 4-10 | 2-4 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Size Comparison
Habitat Comparison
European Bee-eater
Open country with scattered trees, sandy banks, and river cliffs for nesting. Breeds in colonies in tunnels dug into earth banks.
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
European Bee-eater
A liquid, melodic 'pruik-pruik' or rolling 'prruup-pruup' in flight. Flocks give a distinctive far-carrying bubbling call audible before birds are seen. Considered a pleasant sound.
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
European Bee-eater
Southern Europe, North Africa, and western Asia. Winters in tropical Africa. A long-distance migrant.
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
European Bee-eater
Peregrine Falcon
How to Tell Them Apart
European Bee-eater
Richly colored with a chestnut-brown crown and back, golden-yellow scapulars, turquoise-blue underparts, and a black eye stripe. Central tail feathers are elongated.
Long, slender, slightly decurved black 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
European Bee-eater
ヨーロッパで最も鮮やかな色彩を持つ鳥の一つで、蜂や蛍などを捕食する。巣穴をトンネル状に掘る習性がある。
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。