American Crow vs Common Kestrel
Corvus brachyrhynchos 비교 대상 Falco tinnunculus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| 속성 | American Crow | Common Kestrel |
|---|---|---|
| 학명 | Corvus brachyrhynchos | Falco tinnunculus |
| 목 | Passeriformes | Falconiformes |
| 과 | Corvidae | Falconidae |
| 보전 상태 | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| 체장 | 45.0 cm (17.7 in) | 34.0 cm (13.4 in) |
| 날개 폭 | 99.0 cm (39.0 in) | 74.0 cm (29.1 in) |
| 체중 | 450.0 g (15.87 oz) | 190.0 g (6.70 oz) |
| 식성 | Highly omnivorous — insects, earthworms, seeds, fruit, eggs, nestlings, carrion, and human food waste. Among … | Primarily voles and mice, also lizards, large insects, and small birds. Hunts by hovering at … |
| 산란 수 | 3-7 | 1-7 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Size Comparison
Habitat Comparison
American Crow
Extremely adaptable — found in farmland, open woodland, suburban neighborhoods, parking lots, and urban parks.
Common Kestrel
Open country including farmland, grasslands, moorland, and urban areas. Common along motorways and in cities across Europe.
Song & Call Comparison
American Crow
Classic 'caw-caw-caw' repeated in series. Family groups use distinct dialects. Also gives rattling, knocking, and a short 'cah' flight call. Highly social and vocal.
Common Kestrel
A shrill, repeated 'kee-kee-kee-kee' or 'kik-ik-ik', especially near nest. Alarm call is a nasal chattering. Generally less vocal than larger falcons. Calls ring clearly in open country.
Geographic Range & Migration
American Crow
North America from southern Canada through the United States to northern Mexico.
Common Kestrel
Europe, Asia, and Africa. One of the most common and widespread raptors in the Old World.
보전 상태
American Crow
Common Kestrel
How to Tell Them Apart
American Crow
All black with a slight glossy sheen. Squared-off tail and smooth throat distinguish it from the common raven.
Straight, sturdy black bill smaller than a raven's
Common Kestrel
Males have a blue-grey head and tail with a rufous back spotted with black. Females are rufous-brown with heavy barring. Both have a dark moustachial stripe.
Short, hooked grey bill with a yellow cere
About These Birds
American Crow
미국까마귀는 북미에서 가장 친숙하고 지능이 높은 새 중 하나이다. 연구에 따르면 도구를 사용하고, 인간 얼굴을 기억하며, 복잡한 사회 구조를 이룬다. 북미 전역의 다양한 서식지에 적응력이 뛰어나게 서식한다.
Common Kestrel
황조롱이는 유럽에서 가장 흔한 매로, 날아오르며 정지 비행하는 능력으로 유명하다. 적갈색 등과 뾰족한 날개를 가지며 고속도로 옆과 도심 지역을 포함한 다양한 서식지에서 볼 수 있다.