Peregrine Falcon vs White-throated Caracara

Falco peregrinus so với Phalcoboenus albogularis

Side-by-Side Comparison

Thuộc Tính Peregrine Falcon White-throated Caracara
Tên Khoa Học Falco peregrinus Phalcoboenus albogularis
Bộ Falconiformes Falconiformes
Họ Falconidae Falconidae
Tình Trạng Bảo Tồn Least Concern Least Concern
Chiều Dài 43,0 cm (16.9 in)
Chiều Dài Sải Cánh 104,0 cm (40.9 in) 75,4 cm (29.7 in)
Khối Lượng 750,0 g (26.46 oz) 791,0 g (27.90 oz)
Chế Độ Ăn Almost exclusively medium-sized birds caught in flight, including pigeons, doves, waterfowl, and songbirds. Hunts with … --
Số Trứng 2-4 2-3
Population Trend

Size Comparison

Body Length
Peregrine Falcon 43,0 cm
White-throated Caracara
Chiều Dài Sải Cánh
Peregrine Falcon 104,0 cm
White-throated Caracara 75,4 cm
Khối Lượng
Peregrine Falcon 750,0 g
White-throated Caracara 791,0 g

Habitat Comparison

Môi Trường Sống Chung

Peregrine Falcon only

White-throated Caracara 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

Peregrine Falcon

Tiếng Hót

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.

White-throated Caracara

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.

White-throated Caracara

Tình Trạng Bảo Tồn

Least Concern

Peregrine Falcon

Least Concern

White-throated Caracara

How to Tell Them Apart

Peregrine Falcon

Bộ Lông

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

Mỏ

Short, notched blue-grey bill with a yellow cere

White-throated Caracara

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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