Common Blackbird vs Common Kestrel
Turdus merula 对比 Falco tinnunculus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| 属性 | Common Blackbird | Common Kestrel |
|---|---|---|
| 学名 | Turdus merula | Falco tinnunculus |
| 目 | Passeriformes | Falconiformes |
| 科 | Turdidae | Falconidae |
| 保护状况 | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| 体长 | 25.0 cm (9.8 in) | 34.0 cm (13.4 in) |
| 翼展 | 36.0 cm (14.2 in) | 74.0 cm (29.1 in) |
| 体重 | 100.0 g (3.53 oz) | 190.0 g (6.70 oz) |
| 食性 | Earthworms, insects, berries, and fruit. Forages on the ground, turning over leaf litter. Famously pulls … | Primarily voles and mice, also lizards, large insects, and small birds. Hunts by hovering at … |
| 产卵数 | 3-5 | 1-7 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Size Comparison
Habitat Comparison
Common Blackbird
Woodland, hedgerows, gardens, and parks. One of the most common garden birds across Europe.
Common Kestrel
Open country including farmland, grasslands, moorland, and urban areas. Common along motorways and in cities across Europe.
Song & Call Comparison
Common Blackbird
Arguably Britain's finest songster: rich, flute-like phrases with deep, mellow quality. Sings persistently at dusk. Alarm is a sharp 'chook-chook'. Song includes liquid 'pew' notes.
Common Kestrel
A shrill, repeated 'kee-kee-kee-kee' or 'kik-ik-ik', especially near nest. Alarm call is a nasal chattering. Generally less vocal than larger falcons. Calls ring clearly in open country.
Geographic Range & Migration
Common Blackbird
Europe, Asia, and North Africa. Introduced to Australia and New Zealand. Northern populations are migratory.
Common Kestrel
Europe, Asia, and Africa. One of the most common and widespread raptors in the Old World.
保护状况
Common Blackbird
Common Kestrel
How to Tell Them Apart
Common Blackbird
Males are jet black with a bright yellow-orange bill and eye-ring. Females are dark brown with mottled underparts and a dull yellowish bill.
Bright yellow-orange bill in males, dull brownish in females
Common Kestrel
Males have a blue-grey head and tail with a rufous back spotted with black. Females are rufous-brown with heavy barring. Both have a dark moustachial stripe.
Short, hooked grey bill with a yellow cere
About These Birds
Common Blackbird
欧洲乌鸫（Turdus merula）— 广泛分布于欧洲的鸫科鸟类。雄鸟全身黑色，嘴黄色；雌鸟棕色。栖息于花园和森林，鸣声悦耳动听。
Common Kestrel
红隼（Falco tinnunculus）— 广泛分布于欧洲、亚洲和非洲的小型隼。以悬停空中寻觅地面猎物的行为为特征。