Black Laceweaver vs Duck Hawk
Amaurobius ferox compared with Falco peregrinus
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Black Laceweaver | Duck Hawk |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom same | Animalia (Animals) | Animalia (Animals) |
| Phylum | Arthropoda (Arthropods) | Chordata (Chordates) |
| Class | Arachnida (Arachnids) | Aves (Birds) |
| Order | Araneae (Araneae) | Falconiformes (Falconiformes) |
| Family | Amaurobiidae | Falconidae |
| Genus | Amaurobius | Falco |
| Species | Amaurobius ferox | Falco peregrinus |
Evolutionary Relationship
Black Laceweaver and Duck Hawk share a common ancestor at the Kingdom level: Animalia. (Animals)
Conservation Status
Black Laceweaver
LC — Least ConcernDuck Hawk
LC — Least ConcernPopulation: ~140.0K
Trend: Increasing ↑
Physical Characteristics
| Attribute | Black Laceweaver | Duck Hawk |
|---|---|---|
| Diet | — | Carnivore |
| Average Lifespan | — | 15 years |
| Average Length | — | 48 cm |
| Average Weight | — | 1.0 kg |
Habitat & Geographic Range
Black Laceweaver
Typically found in terrestrial habitats from forests to deserts.
Distributed across Belgium, Canada, Denmark, Sweden, and United States.
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).
Black Laceweaver
The Black Laceweaver (Amaurobius ferox) is a species in the genus Amaurobius. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in terrestrial habitats from forests to deserts.
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.
Shared Countries
Both species can be found in 4 countries:
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