Peregrine Falcon vs Wilson's Bird-of-paradise

Falco peregrinus в сравнении с Cicinnurus respublica

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Side-by-Side Comparison

Характеристика Peregrine Falcon Wilson's Bird-of-paradise
Научное название Falco peregrinus Cicinnurus respublica
Отряд Falconiformes Passeriformes
Семейство Falconidae Paradisaeidae
Охранный статус Least Concern Near Threatened
Длина 43,0 cm (16.9 in) 16,0 cm (6.3 in)
Размах крыльев 104,0 cm (40.9 in) 19,0 cm (7.5 in)
Масса 750,0 g (26.46 oz) 55,0 g (1.94 oz)
Питание Almost exclusively medium-sized birds caught in flight, including pigeons, doves, waterfowl, and songbirds. Hunts with … Fruit and insects gleaned from the forest canopy and subcanopy. Particularly favors figs.
Размер кладки 2-4 --
Population Trend
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Size Comparison

Body Length
Peregrine Falcon 43,0 cm
Wilson's Bird-of-paradise 16,0 cm
Размах крыльев
Peregrine Falcon 104,0 cm
Wilson's Bird-of-paradise 19,0 cm
Масса
Peregrine Falcon 750,0 g
Wilson's Bird-of-paradise 55,0 g
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Habitat Comparison

Общие среды обитания

Нет

Peregrine Falcon only

Wilson's Bird-of-paradise only

Peregrine Falcon

Diverse habitats from tundra to tropics, typically near cliffs or tall structures. Increasingly found in cities nesting on skyscrapers and bridges.

Wilson's Bird-of-paradise

Lowland and hill forests on the small islands of Waigeo and Batanta in the Raja Ampat archipelago, Indonesia.

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Song & Call Comparison

Peregrine Falcon

Пение

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.

Wilson's Bird-of-paradise

Пение

Male gives a harsh, nasal 'waah' or 'eeah' from display perch. Song is poorly documented in wild. Also produces mechanical rattling wing sounds during display flights.

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Geographic Range & Migration

Peregrine Falcon

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

Wilson's Bird-of-paradise

Endemic to the islands of Waigeo and Batanta off the northwestern tip of New Guinea, Indonesia.

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Охранный статус

Least Concern

Peregrine Falcon

Near Threatened

Wilson's Bird-of-paradise

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How to Tell Them Apart

Peregrine Falcon

Оперение

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

Клюв

Short, notched blue-grey bill with a yellow cere

Wilson's Bird-of-paradise

Оперение

Males have a brilliant red back, yellow nape, turquoise blue bare crown, and green breast shield. Violet-blue curled tail wires. Females are brownish with bare blue crown.

Клюв

Short, slightly curved greyish bill

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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.

Wilson's Bird-of-paradise

Wilson's bird-of-paradise is one of the most extraordinarily colored birds on Earth. Males meticulously clear a patch of forest floor as a display court, removing every leaf and twig. The species was virtually unknown to science until the late 20th century due to its restricted island range.

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