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Side-by-Side Comparison

属性	Peregrine Falcon	Mountain Caracara
学名	Falco peregrinus	Phalcoboenus megalopterus
目	Falconiformes	Falconiformes
科	Falconidae	Falconidae
保护状况	Least Concern	Least Concern
体长	43.0 cm (16.9 in)	—
翼展	104.0 cm (40.9 in)	74.4 cm (29.3 in)
体重	750.0 g (26.46 oz)	790.0 g (27.87 oz)
食性	Almost exclusively medium-sized birds caught in flight, including pigeons, doves, waterfowl, and songbirds. Hunts with …	--
产卵数	2-4	2-3
Population Trend	—	—

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Size Comparison

Body Length

Peregrine Falcon 43.0 cm

Mountain Caracara —

翼展

Peregrine Falcon 104.0 cm

Mountain Caracara 74.4 cm

体重

Peregrine Falcon 750.0 g

Mountain Caracara 790.0 g

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Habitat Comparison

共同栖息地

🌾 Grassland 🏜️ Desert 🏖️ Coastal

Peregrine Falcon only

🌿 Wetland

Mountain Caracara only

无

Peregrine Falcon

Diverse habitats from tundra to tropics, typically near cliffs or tall structures. Increasingly found in cities nesting on skyscrapers and bridges.

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Song & Call Comparison

Peregrine Falcon

鸣唱

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.

Mountain Caracara

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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.

Mountain Caracara

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保护状况

Least Concern

Peregrine Falcon

Least Concern

Mountain Caracara

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How to Tell Them Apart

Peregrine Falcon

羽毛

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

喙

Short, notched blue-grey bill with a yellow cere

Mountain Caracara

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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.

Mountain Caracara

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