Apulian Garlic vs Duck Hawk
Allium apulum compared with Falco peregrinus
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Apulian Garlic | Duck Hawk |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae (Plants) | Animalia (Animals) |
| Phylum | Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants) | Chordata (Chordates) |
| Class | Liliopsida (Monocots) | Aves (Birds) |
| Order | Asparagales (Asparagales) | Falconiformes (Falconiformes) |
| Family | Amaryllidaceae | Falconidae |
| Genus | Allium | Falco |
| Species | Allium apulum | Falco peregrinus |
Conservation Status
Apulian Garlic
LC — Least ConcernDuck Hawk
LC — Least ConcernPopulation: ~140.0K
Trend: Increasing ↑
Physical Characteristics
| Attribute | Apulian Garlic | Duck Hawk |
|---|---|---|
| Diet | — | Carnivore |
| Average Lifespan | — | 15 years |
| Average Length | — | 48 cm |
| Average Weight | — | 1.0 kg |
Habitat & Geographic Range
Apulian Garlic
Typically found in grasslands, wetlands, forests, and cultivated landscapes.
Duck Hawk
Typically found in diverse ecosystems where prey species are available.
Widely distributed across Europe (7 countries), North America (United States), and South America (Colombia, Ecuador, Venezuela).
Apulian Garlic
The Apulian Garlic (Allium apulum) is a species in the genus Allium. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in grasslands, wetlands, forests, and cultivated landscapes.
Duck Hawk
The fastest animal on the planet, peregrine falcons achieve aerial dive speeds exceeding 320 km/h when stooping on prey, stunning or killing birds in flight with a blow from their feet. Found on every continent except Antarctica in diverse habitats from Arctic tundra to tropical rainforest. Nearly extinct in North America and Europe from DDT poisoning in the 1960s–70s, peregrines recovered dramatically following pesticide bans and successful urban nesting programs.
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