Bat Falcon vs Peregrine Falcon
Falco rufigularis 对比 Falco peregrinus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| 属性 | Bat Falcon | Peregrine Falcon |
|---|---|---|
| 学名 | Falco rufigularis | Falco peregrinus |
| 目 | Falconiformes | Falconiformes |
| 科 | Falconidae | Falconidae |
| 保护状况 | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| 体长 | — | 43.0 cm (16.9 in) |
| 翼展 | 39.8 cm (15.7 in) | 104.0 cm (40.9 in) |
| 体重 | 169.25 g (5.97 oz) | 750.0 g (26.46 oz) |
| 食性 | -- | Almost exclusively medium-sized birds caught in flight, including pigeons, doves, waterfowl, and songbirds. Hunts with … |
| 产卵数 | 2-4 | 2-4 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Size Comparison
Habitat Comparison
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
Bat Falcon
Peregrine Falcon
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
Bat Falcon
Peregrine Falcon
One of the most widespread birds, found on every continent except Antarctica. Migratory populations travel vast distances between breeding and wintering grounds.
保护状况
Bat Falcon
Peregrine Falcon
How to Tell Them Apart
Bat Falcon
Peregrine Falcon
Blue-grey upperparts with barred white underparts. A distinctive black moustachial stripe contrasts with the white throat and cheeks.
Short, notched blue-grey bill with a yellow cere
About These Birds
Bat Falcon
蝙蝠隼。上体石板黑色，胸部棕红色。分布于墨西哥至阿根廷。专门在黄昏时猎食蝙蝠。
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.