Seychelles Kestrel vs Peregrine Falcon

Falco araeus comparado com Falco peregrinus

Side-by-Side Comparison

Atributo Seychelles Kestrel Peregrine Falcon
Nome científico Falco araeus Falco peregrinus
Ordem Falconiformes Falconiformes
Família Falconidae Falconidae
Estado de conservação Vulnerable Least Concern
Comprimento 43,0 cm (16.9 in)
Envergadura 30,4 cm (12.0 in) 104,0 cm (40.9 in)
Peso 80,5 g (2.84 oz) 750,0 g (26.46 oz)
Dieta -- Almost exclusively medium-sized birds caught in flight, including pigeons, doves, waterfowl, and songbirds. Hunts with …
Tamanho da postura 2-3 2-4
Population Trend

Size Comparison

Body Length
Seychelles Kestrel
Peregrine Falcon 43,0 cm
Envergadura
Seychelles Kestrel 30,4 cm
Peregrine Falcon 104,0 cm
Peso
Seychelles Kestrel 80,5 g
Peregrine Falcon 750,0 g

Habitat Comparison

Habitats partilhados

Nenhum

Seychelles Kestrel only

Peregrine Falcon only

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

Seychelles Kestrel

Peregrine Falcon

Canto

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

Seychelles Kestrel

Peregrine Falcon

One of the most widespread birds, found on every continent except Antarctica. Migratory populations travel vast distances between breeding and wintering grounds.

Estado de conservação

Vulnerable

Seychelles Kestrel

Least Concern

Peregrine Falcon

How to Tell Them Apart

Seychelles Kestrel

Peregrine Falcon

Plumagem

Blue-grey upperparts with barred white underparts. A distinctive black moustachial stripe contrasts with the white throat and cheeks.

Bico

Short, notched blue-grey bill with a yellow cere

About These Birds

Peregrine Falcon

The peregrine falcon is the fastest animal on Earth, reaching speeds over 389 km/h during its characteristic hunting stoop. Like the bald eagle, peregrines suffered dramatic declines from DDT but have recovered through intensive conservation programs. They have adapted remarkably well to urban environments.

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