Yellow-headed Caracara vs Peregrine Falcon

Milvago chimachima ile kıyaslandığında Falco peregrinus

Side-by-Side Comparison

Özellik Yellow-headed Caracara Peregrine Falcon
Bilimsel Ad Milvago chimachima Falco peregrinus
Takım Falconiformes Falconiformes
Familya Falconidae Falconidae
Koruma Durumu Least Concern Least Concern
Uzunluk 43,0 cm (16.9 in)
Kanat Açıklığı 57,2 cm (22.5 in) 104,0 cm (40.9 in)
Ağırlık 307,75 g (10.86 oz) 750,0 g (26.46 oz)
Beslenme -- Almost exclusively medium-sized birds caught in flight, including pigeons, doves, waterfowl, and songbirds. Hunts with …
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Population Trend

Size Comparison

Body Length
Yellow-headed Caracara
Peregrine Falcon 43,0 cm
Kanat Açıklığı
Yellow-headed Caracara 57,2 cm
Peregrine Falcon 104,0 cm
Ağırlık
Yellow-headed Caracara 307,75 g
Peregrine Falcon 750,0 g

Habitat Comparison

Ortak Yaşam Alanları

Yellow-headed Caracara only

Hiçbiri

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

Yellow-headed Caracara

Peregrine Falcon

Şarkı

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

Yellow-headed Caracara

Peregrine Falcon

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

Koruma Durumu

Least Concern

Yellow-headed Caracara

Least Concern

Peregrine Falcon

How to Tell Them Apart

Yellow-headed Caracara

Peregrine Falcon

Tuy

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

Gaga

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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