European Goldfinch vs Peregrine Falcon
Carduelis carduelis 比較対象 Falco peregrinus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| 属性 | European Goldfinch | Peregrine Falcon |
|---|---|---|
| 学名 | Carduelis carduelis | Falco peregrinus |
| 目 | Passeriformes | Falconiformes |
| 科 | Fringillidae | Falconidae |
| 保全状況 | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| 体長 | 13.0 cm (5.1 in) | 43.0 cm (16.9 in) |
| 翼開長 | 23.0 cm (9.1 in) | 104.0 cm (40.9 in) |
| 体重 | 16.0 g (0.56 oz) | 750.0 g (26.46 oz) |
| 食性 | Seeds, especially thistle (Carduus) and teasel seeds, extracted with its precise tweezer-like bill. Also takes … | Almost exclusively medium-sized birds caught in flight, including pigeons, doves, waterfowl, and songbirds. Hunts with … |
| 一腹卵数 | 4-6 | 2-4 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Size Comparison
Habitat Comparison
共通生息地
European Goldfinch only
Peregrine Falcon only
European Goldfinch
Open woodland, orchards, gardens, parks, and weedy fields with seed-bearing plants. Common at garden bird feeders.
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 Goldfinch
A liquid, tinkling 'swit-swit-swit' in flight and a melodic twittering song. Flocks produce a bright jingling chorus. Male song is a sweet repetitive warble incorporating the flight call.
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 Goldfinch
Europe, North Africa, and western Asia. Introduced to Australia, New Zealand, and parts of South America.
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 Goldfinch
Peregrine Falcon
How to Tell Them Apart
European Goldfinch
Crimson red face with white cheeks and a black crown. Sandy-brown back with a bright yellow wing bar visible in flight. Black and white tail.
Slender, pointed, ivory-pink bill adapted for extracting seeds from thistles
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 Goldfinch
ルネサンス絵画に頻繁に描かれたヒワで、「チャーム」（魅力）と呼ばれる群れを形成する。
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。