角雕 vs Peregrine Falcon
Harpia harpyja 对比 Falco peregrinus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| 属性 | 角雕 | Peregrine Falcon |
|---|---|---|
| 学名 | Harpia harpyja | Falco peregrinus |
| 目 | Accipitriformes | Falconiformes |
| 科 | Accipitridae | Falconidae |
| 保护状况 | Vulnerable | Least Concern |
| 体长 | 100.0 cm (39.4 in) | 43.0 cm (16.9 in) |
| 翼展 | 200.0 cm (78.7 in) | 104.0 cm (40.9 in) |
| 体重 | 7500.0 g (264.55 oz) | 750.0 g (26.46 oz) |
| 食性 | Arboreal mammals including sloths, monkeys, and opossums, which make up over 70% of the diet. … | Almost exclusively medium-sized birds caught in flight, including pigeons, doves, waterfowl, and songbirds. Hunts with … |
| 产卵数 | 2-3 | 2-4 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Size Comparison
Habitat Comparison
角雕
Tropical lowland rainforests, requiring large tracts of continuous forest with tall emergent trees for nesting.
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
角雕
Rarely heard; emits mournful whistled screams 'wheee-oo' and low croaking grunts near the nest. Vocalizations poorly documented given its remote Amazonian habitat.
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
角雕
Central and South America from southern Mexico through Brazil and northern Argentina. Range is shrinking due to deforestation.
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
角雕
Peregrine Falcon
How to Tell Them Apart
角雕
Slate-black upperparts and head with a pale grey breast and white underparts with black barring. A distinctive split grey crest rises when the bird is alarmed.
Massive dark hooked bill, one of the largest of any eagle
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
角雕
角雕是美洲最大的猛禽之一，翼展可达224厘米。头部具灰白色双羽冠，体羽黑白对比分明，爪极为强大有力。分布于墨西哥至玻利维亚的热带低地雨林，以树栖哺乳动物为主食，包括树懒和猴子。飞行速度快，是雨林顶级捕食者。
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.