caturra vs Common Kestrel
Nymphicus hollandicus comparado com Falco tinnunculus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Atributo | caturra | Common Kestrel |
|---|---|---|
| Nome científico | Nymphicus hollandicus | Falco tinnunculus |
| Ordem | Psittaciformes | Falconiformes |
| Família | Cacatuidae | Falconidae |
| Estado de conservação | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Comprimento | 32,0 cm (12.6 in) | 34,0 cm (13.4 in) |
| Envergadura | 40,0 cm (15.7 in) | 74,0 cm (29.1 in) |
| Peso | 90,0 g (3.17 oz) | 190,0 g (6.70 oz) |
| Dieta | Seeds, grain, berries, and plant material. Forages on the ground in open areas. In captivity, … | Primarily voles and mice, also lizards, large insects, and small birds. Hunts by hovering at … |
| Tamanho da postura | 1-7 | 1-7 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Size Comparison
Habitat Comparison
Habitats partilhados
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caturra only
Common Kestrel only
caturra
Open arid and semi-arid habitats including scrubland, farmland, and woodland near water in Australia.
Common Kestrel
Open country including farmland, grasslands, moorland, and urban areas. Common along motorways and in cities across Europe.
Song & Call Comparison
caturra
A loud, whistled 'weet' or 'weeeet'. Males whistle a melodic series; contact call is a high nasal 'ny'. Capable of mimicry in captivity. Song is relatively simple but pleasant.
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
caturra
Interior of Australia, generally avoiding coastal areas. The second most popular pet bird worldwide.
Common Kestrel
Europe, Asia, and Africa. One of the most common and widespread raptors in the Old World.
Estado de conservação
caturra
Common Kestrel
How to Tell Them Apart
caturra
Wild-type males are grey with white wing patches, a yellow face, and bright orange cheek patches. Females are duller with barred tail undersides. Many captive color mutations exist.
Short, curved, grey bill
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
caturra
The cockatiel is the smallest member of the cockatoo family and one of the most popular pet birds globally. These gentle, intelligent parrots can learn to whistle tunes and mimic sounds. Wild cockatiels are nomadic, traveling in flocks following food and water availability across the Australian outback.
Common Kestrel
Peneireiro-vulgar (Falco tinnunculus) — 32-38 cm. Falcão mais comum da Europa e Ásia, reconhecível pelo pairar estacionário com batimento rápido de asas enquanto caça. Macho com cabeça e cauda cinzentas e dorso castanho avermelhado manchado; fêmea mais barrada. Habita campos abertos, zonas costeiras e áreas urbanas. Alimenta-se de pequenos mamíferos, insetos e lagartos.