Common Kestrel vs Common Starling
Falco tinnunculus 对比 Sturnus vulgaris
Side-by-Side Comparison
| 属性 | Common Kestrel | Common Starling |
|---|---|---|
| 学名 | Falco tinnunculus | Sturnus vulgaris |
| 目 | Falconiformes | Passeriformes |
| 科 | Falconidae | Sturnidae |
| 保护状况 | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| 体长 | 34.0 cm (13.4 in) | 21.5 cm (8.5 in) |
| 翼展 | 74.0 cm (29.1 in) | 37.0 cm (14.6 in) |
| 体重 | 190.0 g (6.70 oz) | 78.0 g (2.75 oz) |
| 食性 | Primarily voles and mice, also lizards, large insects, and small birds. Hunts by hovering at … | Omnivorous — insects and larvae (especially leatherjackets), earthworms, fruit, and seeds. Probes soil with open … |
| 产卵数 | 1-7 | 4-7 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Size Comparison
Habitat Comparison
Common Kestrel
Open country including farmland, grasslands, moorland, and urban areas. Common along motorways and in cities across Europe.
Common Starling
Open countryside, farmland, parks, and urban areas. Forms enormous communal roosts in winter, especially in urban environments.
Song & Call Comparison
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.
Common Starling
A complex mimic: rattles, whistles, clicks, and squeaks mixed with imitations of other birds. Song is a continuous medley. Also gives harsh 'scheer' alarm and chattering.
Geographic Range & Migration
Common Kestrel
Europe, Asia, and Africa. One of the most common and widespread raptors in the Old World.
Common Starling
Native to Europe, western Asia, and North Africa. Introduced to North America, South Africa, Australia, and New Zealand.
保护状况
Common Kestrel
Common Starling
How to Tell Them Apart
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
Common Starling
Glossy black plumage with iridescent purple and green sheen in breeding season. Winter plumage shows white spotting. Short tail and pointed wings in flight.
Long, pointed bill — yellow in breeding season, dark in winter
About These Birds
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。
Common Starling
紫翅椋鸟（Sturnus vulgaris）— 原产于欧亚大陆，已引入北美、澳大利亚和南非。具金属光泽的羽毛和白色斑点为特征。能形成壮观的大群（椋鸟旋舞）。