European Goldfinch vs Peregrine Falcon
Carduelis carduelis в сравнении с Falco peregrinus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Характеристика | European Goldfinch | Peregrine Falcon |
|---|---|---|
| Научное название | Carduelis carduelis | Falco peregrinus |
| Отряд | Passeriformes | Falconiformes |
| Семейство | Fringillidae | Falconidae |
| Охранный статус | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Длина | 13,0 cm (5.1 in) | 43,0 cm (16.9 in) |
| Размах крыльев | 23,0 cm (9.1 in) | 104,0 cm (40.9 in) |
| Масса | 16,0 g (0.56 oz) | 750,0 g (26.46 oz) |
| Питание | 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 … |
| Размер кладки | 4-6 | 2-4 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Size Comparison
Habitat Comparison
Общие среды обитания
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.
Охранный статус
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
The European goldfinch is a strikingly beautiful finch whose tinkling song and colorful plumage have made it popular in art and as a caged bird for centuries. It appears frequently in Renaissance paintings as a symbol of the Passion of Christ. Flocks of goldfinches are charmingly called a charm.
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.